2805. chesheb

Lexicon

chesheb: Band, woven work, artistic design

Original Word: חֵשֶׁב
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: chesheb
Pronunciation: kheh'-sheb
Phonetic Spelling: (khay'-sheb)
Definition: Band, woven work, artistic design
Meaning: a belt, strap

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

curious girdle

From chashab; a belt or strap (as being interlaced) -- curious girdle.

see HEBREW chashab

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from chashab
Definition
ingenious work
NASB Translation
artistic band (1), skillfully woven band (5), woven band (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

חֵ֫שֶׁב noun masculine ingenious work, name of the girdle or band of the ephod (cunningly woven band, RV), only P; always in combination, האפ(ו)ד ׳ח Exodus 28:27,28; Exodus 29:5; Exodus 39:20,21; Leviticus 8:7; אֲפֻדָּתוֺ ׳ח Exodus 28:8; Exodus 39:5.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָשַׁב (chashav), meaning "to think, account, or plan."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • There is no direct Greek equivalent for חֵשֶׁב in the Strong's Greek Concordance, as the term is specific to the Hebrew context of the priestly garments. However, related concepts of priestly attire and sacred garments can be found in the Greek New Testament, particularly in the descriptions of priestly functions and symbolism.

Usage: The term חֵשֶׁב is used in the context of the priestly garments described in the Old Testament, specifically referring to the intricately woven band or belt that was part of the ephod worn by the High Priest.

Context: • The word חֵשֶׁב appears in the context of the priestly garments as described in the Book of Exodus. It is specifically mentioned in relation to the ephod, a sacred vestment worn by the High Priest. The ephod was an elaborate garment, and the חֵשֶׁב was the skillfully woven band or belt that secured it.
• In Exodus 28:8, the Berean Standard Bible (BSB) states: "The skillfully woven waistband of the ephod must be of one piece with the ephod, of the same workmanship, with gold, with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and with finely spun linen."
• The חֵשֶׁב was not merely a functional item but also held symbolic significance, representing the unity and integrity of the High Priest's service. The detailed craftsmanship and the use of precious materials in its construction underscored the sacredness of the priestly duties.
• The design and materials of the חֵשֶׁב, as described in the biblical text, reflect the broader theme of holiness and dedication to God, which is central to the priestly role in Israelite worship.

Forms and Transliterations

בְּחֵ֖שֶׁב בְּחֵ֙שֶׁב֙ בחשב וְחֵ֤שֶׁב וְחֵ֨שֶׁב וחשב חֵ֣שֶׁב חשב לְחֵ֖שֶׁב לחשב bə·ḥê·šeḇ beCheshev bəḥêšeḇ Cheshev ḥê·šeḇ ḥêšeḇ lə·ḥê·šeḇ leCheshev ləḥêšeḇ veCheshev wə·ḥê·šeḇ wəḥêšeḇ

Englishman's Concordance

Exodus 28:8
HEB: וְחֵ֤שֶׁב אֲפֻדָּתוֹ֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר
NAS: The skillfully woven band, which
KJV: And the curious girdle of the ephod,
INT: the skillfully of the ephod which

Exodus 28:27
HEB: מֶחְבַּרְתּ֑וֹ מִמַּ֕עַל לְחֵ֖שֶׁב הָאֵפֽוֹד׃
NAS: above the skillfully woven band of the ephod.
KJV: thereof, above the curious girdle of the ephod.
INT: to the place above the skillfully of the ephod

Exodus 28:28
HEB: לִֽהְי֖וֹת עַל־ חֵ֣שֶׁב הָאֵפ֑וֹד וְלֹֽא־
NAS: cord, so that it will be on the skillfully woven band of the ephod,
KJV: of blue, that [it] may be above the curious girdle of the ephod,
INT: become above girdle of the ephod will not

Exodus 29:5
HEB: וְאָפַדְתָּ֣ ל֔וֹ בְּחֵ֖שֶׁב הָאֵפֹֽד׃
NAS: and gird him with the skillfully woven band of the ephod;
KJV: and gird him with the curious girdle of the ephod:
INT: and the breastpiece and gird the skillfully of the ephod

Exodus 39:5
HEB: וְחֵ֨שֶׁב אֲפֻדָּת֜וֹ אֲשֶׁ֣ר
NAS: The skillfully woven band which
KJV: And the curious girdle of his ephod,
INT: the skillfully of his ephod which

Exodus 39:20
HEB: מֶחְבַּרְתּ֑וֹ מִמַּ֕עַל לְחֵ֖שֶׁב הָאֵפֹֽד׃
NAS: above the woven band of the ephod.
KJV: thereof, above the curious girdle of the ephod.
INT: to the place above the woven of the ephod

Exodus 39:21
HEB: לִֽהְיֹת֙ עַל־ חֵ֣שֶׁב הָאֵפֹ֔ד וְלֹֽא־
NAS: cord, so that it would be on the woven band of the ephod,
KJV: of blue, that it might be above the curious girdle of the ephod,
INT: become above girdle of the ephod not

Leviticus 8:7
HEB: וַיַּחְגֹּ֣ר אֹת֗וֹ בְּחֵ֙שֶׁב֙ הָֽאֵפֹ֔ד וַיֶּאְפֹּ֥ד
NAS: on him; and he girded him with the artistic band of the ephod,
KJV: upon him, and he girded him with the curious girdle of the ephod,
INT: the ephod girded the artistic of the ephod tied

8 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2805
8 Occurrences

bə·ḥê·šeḇ — 2 Occ.
ḥê·šeḇ — 2 Occ.
lə·ḥê·šeḇ — 2 Occ.
wə·ḥê·šeḇ — 2 Occ.