הַ/חֹ֡שֶׁן
𐤄/𐤇𐤔𐤍
chôshen
the breastplate
An embroidered garment or ornamental piece worn over the chest, functioning most specifically as the ceremonial 'breastpiece' associated with the Israelite high priest. The chôshen served as a setting for rows of gemstones inscribed with the names of the sons of Israel and functioned as the locus for ritual inquiry (by means of the Urim and Thummim). The term refers exclusively to this specific item of high-priestly regalia, and does not indicate generic armor or a defensive breastplate.
Exodus 39:21 · Word #3
Lexicon H2833
| Lemma | חֹשֶׁן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤔𐤍 |
| Transliteration | chôshen |
| Strong's | H2833 |
| Definition | An embroidered garment or ornamental piece worn over the chest, functioning most specifically as the ceremonial 'breastpiece' associated with the Israelite high priest. The chôshen served as a setting for rows of gemstones inscribed with the names of the sons of Israel and functioned as the locus for ritual inquiry (by means of the Urim and Thummim). The term refers exclusively to this specific item of high-priestly regalia, and does not indicate generic armor or a defensive breastplate. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the breastplate |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2833-03
the ceremonial breastpiece
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular absolute with definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The term denotes the specific embroidered chestpiece worn by the high priest; "ceremonial breastpiece" reflects its exclusive cultic function rather than generic armor. The definite article הַ marks it as "the" singular, masculine item. |
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