Breast-piece

H2833
Hebrew
UBS
חֹשֶׁן
chôshenkho'-shen
Noun Masculine

Definition

= kind of pouch; square; decorated with 12 precious stones, engraved with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel; ◄ made of cloth; ► worn by the high priest on his chest, on top of the ephod, and containing the urim and thummim

Semantic Domains

Clothing

Etymology

from an unused root probably meaning to contain or sparkle;

KJV Translations

breastplate

Occurrences21
Frequency Rank#1353

Verse Usage

This word appears 21 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.