2633. chosen

Lexicon

bachir: Chosen, elect

Original Word: חֹסֶן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: chocen
Pronunciation: baw-kheer'
Phonetic Spelling: (kho'-sen)
Definition: Chosen, elect
Meaning: wealth

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

riches, strength, treasure

From chacan; wealth -- riches, strength, treasure.

see HEBREW chacan

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
wealth, treasure
NASB Translation
riches (1), treasure (1), wealth (3).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

חֹ֫סֶן noun masculine^{Proverbs 15:6} wealth, treasure (on relation to √ meaning compare חַיִל) — ׳ח absolute Proverbs 15:6 2t.; construct Isaiah 33:6; Jeremiah 20:5; — wealth, treasure, of individuals Proverbs 15:6 (רַב ׳ח, opposed to נֶעְכָּ֑רֶת), Proverbs 27:24 ("" נֵזֶר), Ezekiel 22:25 ("" יְקָר); of city הָעִיר הַזּאֹת ׳ח Jeremiah 20:5 ("" יְגִיעַ, יְקָר, אוֺצָרוֺת); in transf. sense יְשׁוּעֹת ׳ח, wealth (or abundance VB) of salvations, הִיא אוֺצָרוֺ ׳חָכְמַת וָדָ֑עַת יִרְאַת י ׳יְשׁ ׳ח Isaiah 33:6 and stability of thy times shall be abundance of salvations (help, deliverances), etc.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָסַן (ḥāsan), which means to be strong or to be firm.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2344 (θησαυρός, thēsauros): This Greek term is often translated as "treasure" and is used in the New Testament to refer to both material and spiritual wealth. It emphasizes the value and importance of what is stored or accumulated.
• G2904 (κράτος, kratos): While primarily meaning "strength" or "power," this term can also imply the strength that comes from wealth or resources, highlighting the influence and authority that wealth can confer.

In summary, חֹסֶן (ḥōsen) is a Hebrew term that encapsulates the concept of wealth and material abundance, serving as both a symbol of divine blessing and a cautionary element in the pursuit of spiritual priorities.

Usage: The word חֹסֶן is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote wealth or riches, often in the context of material possessions or treasures. It appears in various passages to describe the wealth of individuals or nations.

Context: • General Overview: The term חֹסֶן (ḥōsen) is used in the Hebrew Scriptures to refer to wealth or riches, emphasizing the material and tangible aspects of prosperity. It is often associated with the accumulation of goods, treasures, and resources that signify abundance and economic strength.
• Biblical Context: In the Old Testament, חֹסֶן is frequently mentioned in the context of God's blessings or the wealth of nations. For example, in Proverbs 15:6, it is written, "In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but the income of the wicked is trouble." This highlights the contrast between the righteous and the wicked in terms of material wealth and its implications.
• Theological Implications: The use of חֹסֶן in the Scriptures often serves as a reminder of the transient nature of material wealth and the importance of spiritual riches. While wealth is seen as a blessing from God, it is also portrayed as something that should not be the ultimate pursuit or source of security.
• Cultural Significance: In ancient Israelite society, wealth was a sign of God's favor and a means of ensuring security and stability. However, the Scriptures also caution against the dangers of relying solely on material wealth, urging believers to seek spiritual riches and trust in God.

Forms and Transliterations

חֹ֑סֶן חֹ֙סֶן֙ חֹ֣סֶן חֹ֤סֶן חֹ֥סֶן חסן Chosen ḥō·sen ḥōsen

Englishman's Concordance

Proverbs 15:6
HEB: בֵּ֣ית צַ֭דִּיק חֹ֣סֶן רָ֑ב וּבִתְבוּאַ֖ת
NAS: Great wealth is [in] the house
KJV: [is] much treasure: but in the revenues
INT: is the house of the righteous wealth Great the income

Proverbs 27:24
HEB: לֹ֣א לְעוֹלָ֣ם חֹ֑סֶן וְאִם־ נֵ֝֗זֶר
NAS: For riches are not forever, Nor
KJV: For riches [are] not for ever:
INT: are not forever riches Nor A crown

Isaiah 33:6
HEB: אֱמוּנַ֣ת עִתֶּ֔יךָ חֹ֥סֶן יְשׁוּעֹ֖ת חָכְמַ֣ת
NAS: of your times, A wealth of salvation,
KJV: of thy times, [and] strength of salvation:
INT: will be the stability of your times A wealth of salvation wisdom

Jeremiah 20:5
HEB: אֶת־ כָּל־ חֹ֙סֶן֙ הָעִ֣יר הַזֹּ֔את
NAS: over all the wealth of this
KJV: Moreover I will deliver all the strength of this city,
INT: give all the wealth city likewise

Ezekiel 22:25
HEB: נֶ֣פֶשׁ אָכָ֗לוּ חֹ֤סֶן וִיקָר֙ יִקָּ֔חוּ
NAS: they have taken treasure and precious things;
KJV: they have taken the treasure and precious things;
INT: lives have devoured treasure and precious have taken

5 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2633
5 Occurrences

ḥō·sen — 5 Occ.