Strong's Lexicon chophesh: Freedom, liberty Original Word: חֹפֶשׁ Word Origin: Derived from the root חָפַשׁ (chaphash), meaning "to search" or "to seek." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1659 ἐλευθερόω (eleutheroo) – to set free, liberate - G1658 ἐλεύθερος (eleutheros) – free, not a slave Usage: The Hebrew word "chophesh" primarily denotes the concept of freedom or liberty. It is used in the context of release from servitude or bondage, emphasizing the state of being free from external control or oppression. In the Old Testament, it often refers to the liberation of individuals, particularly slaves, highlighting the transition from a state of bondage to one of freedom. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the concept of freedom was deeply intertwined with the laws and customs regarding servitude and slavery. The Mosaic Law provided specific regulations for the treatment of slaves and their eventual release, reflecting a divine concern for justice and human dignity. The Year of Jubilee, as described in Leviticus 25, was a significant event where liberty was proclaimed throughout the land, and individuals were restored to their families and ancestral properties. This cultural backdrop underscores the importance of "chophesh" as a symbol of divine deliverance and restoration. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chaphash Definition perhaps a spread NASB Translation saddlecloths* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֹ֫פֶשׁ noun [masculine] very dubious; only בִּגְדֵיתֹֿ֫פֶשׁ לְרִכְבָּה Ezekiel 27:20 wide-spread (?) garments for riding, i.e. saddle-cloths, according to Thes Sm Co Da and others; but meaning spread for √ purely conjectural; Gr suggests, plausibly, חֵ֫פֶץ (q. v.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance precious From chaphash; something spread loosely, i.e. A carpet -- precious. see HEBREW chaphash Forms and Transliterations חֹ֖פֶשׁ חפש Chofesh ḥō·p̄eš ḥōp̄ešLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 27:20 HEB: רֹֽכַלְתֵּ֔ךְ בְבִגְדֵי־ חֹ֖פֶשׁ לְרִכְבָּֽה׃ NAS: traded with you in saddlecloths for riding. KJV: [was] thy merchant in precious clothes INT: traded clothes precious riding 1 Occurrence |
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