Lexicon chophesh: Freedom, liberty Original Word: חֹפֶשׁ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance precious From chaphash; something spread loosely, i.e. A carpet -- precious. see HEBREW chaphash 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.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to spread out.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1588: ἐκλεκτός (eklektos) • While not a direct translation, this Greek term means "chosen" or "elect," often used in the New Testament to describe those selected by God. The connection between חֹפֶשׁ (chopesh) and ἐκλεκτός (eklektos) is not direct in terms of meaning but can be seen in the broader biblical theme of selection and preparation, as both terms imply a sense of purpose and intentionality in their respective contexts. Usage: The term חֹפֶשׁ (chopesh) is used in the context of describing an item that is spread out, such as a carpet or covering. It is a noun that appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote a physical object that is laid out flat. Context: • The Hebrew word חֹפֶשׁ (chopesh) is a noun that appears in the Old Testament, specifically in contexts where a spread-out item, like a carpet, is mentioned. The term is derived from a root that implies spreading or laying out, which aligns with its usage in describing objects that cover or adorn a surface. In ancient times, such items were often used for decorative or practical purposes, providing comfort and aesthetic appeal in homes or places of gathering. 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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