Strong's Lexicon chazeh: Breast, chest Original Word: חָזֶה Word Origin: Derived from the root חָזָה (chazah), meaning "to see" or "to perceive." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "chazeh," the concept of sacrificial portions can be related to Greek terms used in the Septuagint and New Testament, such as "κρέας" (kreas, meaning "meat") and "στήθος" (stēthos, meaning "breast" or "chest"). Usage: The Hebrew word "chazeh" primarily refers to the breast or chest, particularly in the context of sacrificial offerings. In the Old Testament, it is often used to describe the portion of the sacrificial animal that was given to the priests as their share. This term is significant in the context of Levitical laws and rituals, where specific parts of the animal were designated for different purposes. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the sacrificial system was central to religious life. The breast of the sacrificial animal, or "chazeh," was considered a choice portion and was given to the priests as part of their sustenance. This practice underscored the provision for those who served in the temple and highlighted the communal aspect of worship, where offerings were shared among the people and the priesthood. The distribution of the sacrificial portions was a tangible expression of God's provision and the community's support for the Levitical priesthood. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition breast (of animals) NASB Translation breast (11), breasts (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs חָזֶה noun masculineLeviticus 7:31 breast of animals (Aramaic  , חַדְיָא) — absolute ׳ח Exodus 29:26 4t.; construct חֲזֵה Exodus 29:27 + 5t.; plural חָזוֺת Leviticus 9:20,21 — breast, only P, and only of sacrificial animals; always as wave-offering; of ram of installation Exodus 29:26,27; Leviticus 8:29, of peace-offering Leviticus 7:30 (twice in verse); Leviticus 9:20,21, of Nazirite sacrifice Numbers 6:20; perquisite of Aaron and his sons Leviticus 7:31,34; Leviticus 10:14,15, compare Numbers 18:18. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance breast From chazah; the breast (as most seen in front) -- breast. see HEBREW chazah Forms and Transliterations הֶ֣חָזֶ֔ה הֶֽחָזֶ֔ה הֶֽחָזֶ֗ה הֶֽחָזֶה֙ הֶחָז֑וֹת הֶחָז֗וֹת הֶחָזֶ֗ה החזה החזות וַחֲזֵ֣ה וחזה חֲזֵ֣ה חֲזֵ֨ה חזה כַּחֲזֵ֧ה כחזה chaZeh ḥă·zêh ḥăzêh he·ḥā·zeh he·ḥā·zō·wṯ hechaZeh hechaZot heḥāzeh heḥāzōwṯ ka·ḥă·zêh kachaZeh kaḥăzêh vachaZeh wa·ḥă·zêh waḥăzêhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 29:26 HEB: וְלָקַחְתָּ֣ אֶת־ הֶֽחָזֶ֗ה מֵאֵ֤יל הַמִּלֻּאִים֙ NAS: Then you shall take the breast of Aaron's KJV: And thou shalt take the breast of the ram INT: shall take the breast ram of ordination Exodus 29:27 Leviticus 7:30 Leviticus 7:30 Leviticus 7:31 Leviticus 7:34 Leviticus 8:29 Leviticus 9:20 Leviticus 9:21 Leviticus 10:14 Leviticus 10:15 Numbers 6:20 Numbers 18:18 13 Occurrences |
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