Strong's Lexicon Chotham: Seal, Signet Original Word: חוֹתָם Word Origin: Derived from the root חָתַם (chatham), meaning "to seal" or "to close." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4973 (σφραγίς, sphragis): Seal, signet Usage: The term "Chotham" refers to a seal or signet, an object used to make an impression in wax, clay, or another soft material, typically to authenticate a document or item. In biblical times, a seal was a symbol of authority, ownership, and authenticity. It was often worn as a ring and used to secure letters or decrees, ensuring that the contents were genuine and untampered. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, seals were essential tools for administration and commerce. They were used by kings, officials, and merchants to endorse documents and protect goods. The seal's impression served as a signature, representing the identity and authority of the owner. Seals were often intricately designed, featuring names, titles, and symbols that conveyed the owner's status and power. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chatham Definition two Isr. NASB Translation Hotham (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. חוֺתָם proper name, masculine 1. man of Asher 1 Chronicles 7:32 ᵐ5 Ξωθαν(μ) (= הֶלֶם 1 Chronicles 7:35; A Ελαμ, ᵐ5L Λασουλ). 2 father of two of David's heroes 1 Chronicles 11:44, ᵐ5 Κωθαν, ᵐ5L Ξωθαν. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hotham, Hothan The same as chowtham; seal; Chotham, the name of two Israelites -- Hotham, Hothan. see HEBREW chowtham Forms and Transliterations חוֹתָ֑ם חוֹתָ֥ם חותם choTam ḥō·w·ṯām ḥōwṯāmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 7:32 HEB: שׁוֹמֵ֖ר וְאֶת־ חוֹתָ֑ם וְאֵ֖ת שׁוּעָ֥א NAS: Shomer and Hotham, and Shua KJV: and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua INT: of Japhlet Shomer and Hotham and Shua their sister 1 Chronicles 11:44 2 Occurrences |
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