Lexical Summary bachir: Chosen, elect Original Word: חֹסֶן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance riches, strength, treasure From chacan; wealth -- riches, strength, treasure. see HEBREW chacan NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition wealth, treasure NASB Translation riches (1), treasure (1), wealth (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֹ֫סֶן noun masculineProverbs 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 Definition and Semantic Range חֹסֶן (chosén) denotes tangible “wealth,” “treasure,” or “store of riches,” and by extension any solid resource that confers security or advantage. The word consistently points to what people deem valuable enough to guard, accumulate, or rely upon. Occurrences and Contexts 1. Proverbs 15:6 contrasts the abiding treasure of the righteous with the fleeting gain of the wicked: “In the house of the righteous there is great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.” The verse elevates moral integrity above material accumulation, implying that true riches flow from covenant faithfulness. Theological Significance • Impermanence of earthly security: Repeated warnings in wisdom literature and prophetic oracles demonstrate that material assets cannot shield against divine scrutiny (Proverbs 27:24; Ezekiel 22:25). Historical Notes During monarchic and exilic periods, treasuries stocked with metals, gems, and temple articles symbolized national strength. Invading empires routinely stripped these assets (2 Kings 24:13). Thus prophetic references to חֹסֶן carried both economic and political weight, signaling the collapse of national autonomy when God’s protection was forfeited. Practical Ministry Application • Stewardship: Believers are exhorted to view resources as entrusted assets for righteous purposes rather than as guarantees of safety. Connections to New Testament Teaching The motif of imperishable treasure finds its climax in Jesus’ command: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth… but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven” (Matthew 6:19-20). Paul likewise speaks of the “surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:8), echoing Isaiah’s vision of the Lord as Zion’s חֹסֶן. The gospel calls believers to exchange perishable riches for the “unsearchable riches of Christ” (Ephesians 3:8). Summary חֹסֶן spotlights the tension between visible wealth and lasting security. Across wisdom sayings and prophetic warnings, Scripture urges God’s people to treat material treasure as provisional and to esteem the Lord’s salvation, wisdom, and fear as their true, enduring wealth. Forms and Transliterations חֹ֑סֶן חֹ֙סֶן֙ חֹ֣סֶן חֹ֤סֶן חֹ֥סֶן חסן Chosen ḥō·sen ḥōsenLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 Isaiah 33:6 Jeremiah 20:5 Ezekiel 22:25 5 Occurrences |
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