◄ 2368. chotham ►
Lexicon chotham: Seal, signet Original Word: חוֹתָם Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: chowtham Pronunciation: kho-thawm' Phonetic Spelling: (kho-thawm') Definition: Seal, signet Meaning: a signature-ring Strong's Exhaustive Concordance seal, signet Or chotham {kho-thawm'}; from chatham; a signature-ring -- seal, signet. see HEBREW chatham NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from chatham Definition a seal, signet ring NASB Translation seal (8), signet (7). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. חֹתָם, חוֺתָם noun masculineJob 41:7 seal, signet-ring (Aramaic ; Ethiopic — see LagBN 116) — absolute חֹתָם Exodus 28:11 2t.; חוֺתָם Jeremiah 22:24 8t.; suffix חֹתָֽמְךָ Genesis 38:18, חֹתָמוֺ 1 Kings 21:8; — on supposed construct חוֺתַם see foregoing; — seal, signet-ring, hung by a cord (מָּתִיל) about the neck Genesis 38:18 (J; = חֹתֶמֶת Genesis 38:25), or (later ?) worn on (finger of) right hand Jeremiah 22:24, (BenzArchäol. 106); the two customs apparently combined Songs 8:6 (עַללִֿבֶֹּךָ, עַלזְֿרוֺעֶךָ); used to attest a royal missive 1 Kings 21:8 (instrumental of verb חתם); a precious article Haggai 2:23 (simile of Zerubbabel); ׳מִּתּוּחֵי ח engravings of a seal, as model for cutting names and inscription on precious stones and gold plate Exodus 28:11,21,26; Exodus 39:6,14,30 (all P; see Benz258ff.); ׳חֹמֶר ח Job 38:14 = clay of (under) a signet; צָ֑ר ׳ח Job 41:7 a close signet, i.e. one that is closely pressed down, simile of closely joined (סָגוּר) scales of crocodile. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root חָתַם (chatham), meaning "to seal" or "to affix a seal." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek term is σφραγίς (sphragis), Strong's Greek Number G4973. This term is used in the New Testament to denote a seal or signet, carrying similar connotations of authority and authenticity. For instance, in Revelation 7:2, the seal of the living God is mentioned, signifying divine protection and ownership. In summary, חוֹתָם (chotam) is a term rich in cultural and symbolic significance, representing authority, authenticity, and ownership in the biblical context. Its use in scripture underscores the importance of seals in ancient society and their enduring symbolic meaning. Usage: The term חוֹתָם is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a signet ring or seal, often associated with authority and the act of sealing documents or decrees. It appears in contexts that emphasize the importance of authentication and the power vested in the person who possesses the seal. Context: • The concept of a seal or signet ring (חוֹתָם) in ancient Israelite culture was significant, as it represented authority and authenticity. The seal was often engraved with a unique design or inscription, which was pressed into clay or wax to leave an impression. This impression served as a signature or mark of approval. • In the Bible, the use of a seal is often associated with kings, officials, and individuals of high status. For example, in Genesis 38:18, Judah gives his seal as a pledge to Tamar. In Esther 8:8, the king's edict is sealed with his ring, signifying its irrevocable nature. • The seal also carries symbolic meaning, representing God's ownership and protection over His people. In Song of Solomon 8:6, the beloved is urged to set a seal upon the heart, symbolizing love and commitment. • The use of seals in the ancient Near East was widespread, and they were often made of precious materials such as gold or silver, indicating the wealth and status of the owner. Forms and Transliterations וַתַּחְתֹּ֖ם ותחתם חֹתָ֔ם חֹתָ֗ם חֹתָֽמְךָ֙ חֹתָם֙ חוֹתָ֑ם חוֹתָ֔ם חוֹתָ֖ם חוֹתָ֥ם חוֹתָם֙ חותם חתם חתמך כַּֽחוֹתָ֑ם כַּֽחוֹתָם֙ כַֽחוֹתָ֜ם כחותם chachoTam choTam chotameCha ḥō·ṯā·mə·ḵā ḥō·ṯām ḥō·w·ṯām ḥōṯām ḥōṯāməḵā ḥōwṯām ka·ḥō·w·ṯām ḵa·ḥō·w·ṯām kachoTam kaḥōwṯām ḵaḥōwṯām vattachTom wat·taḥ·tōm wattaḥtōm Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Genesis 38:18 HEB: לָּךְ֒ וַתֹּ֗אמֶר חֹתָֽמְךָ֙ וּפְתִילֶ֔ךָ וּמַטְּךָ֖ NAS: you? And she said, Your seal and your cord, KJV: thee? And she said, Thy signet, and thy bracelets, INT: give said your seal and your cord and your staff Exodus 28:11 HEB: אֶבֶן֒ פִּתּוּחֵ֣י חֹתָ֗ם תְּפַתַּח֙ אֶת־ NAS: engraves a signet, you shall engrave KJV: [like] the engravings of a signet, shalt thou engrave INT: stones engraves A signet shall engrave the two Exodus 28:21 HEB: שְׁמֹתָ֑ם פִּתּוּחֵ֤י חוֹתָם֙ אִ֣ישׁ עַל־ NAS: they shall be [like] the engravings of a seal, each KJV: [like] the engravings of a signet; every one INT: to their names shall be the engravings of a seal each according Exodus 28:36 HEB: עָלָיו֙ פִּתּוּחֵ֣י חֹתָ֔ם קֹ֖דֶשׁ לַֽיהוָֽה׃ NAS: on it, like the engravings of a seal, Holy KJV: upon it, [like] the engravings of a signet, HOLINESS INT: on the engravings of a seal Holy to the LORD Exodus 39:6 HEB: מְפֻתָּחֹת֙ פִּתּוּחֵ֣י חוֹתָ֔ם עַל־ שְׁמ֖וֹת NAS: [like] the engravings of a signet, according KJV: graven, as signets are graven, INT: were engraved were engraved of a signet according to the names Exodus 39:14 HEB: שְׁמֹתָ֑ם פִּתּוּחֵ֤י חֹתָם֙ אִ֣ישׁ עַל־ NAS: [engraved with] the engravings of a signet, each KJV: [like] the engravings of a signet, every one INT: to their names the engravings of a signet each were corresponding Exodus 39:30 HEB: מִכְתַּב֙ פִּתּוּחֵ֣י חוֹתָ֔ם קֹ֖דֶשׁ לַיהוָֽה׃ NAS: it like the engravings of a signet, Holy KJV: [like to] the engravings of a signet, HOLINESS INT: A writing the engravings of a signet Holy to the LORD 1 Kings 21:8 HEB: בְּשֵׁ֣ם אַחְאָ֔ב וַתַּחְתֹּ֖ם בְּחֹתָמ֑וֹ וַתִּשְׁלַ֣ח NAS: and sealed them with his seal, and sent KJV: and sealed [them] with his seal, and sent INT: name Ahab's his seal and sealed and sent Job 38:14 HEB: תִּ֭תְהַפֵּךְ כְּחֹ֣מֶר חוֹתָ֑ם וְ֝יִֽתְיַצְּב֗וּ כְּמ֣וֹ NAS: like clay [under] the seal; And they stand forth KJV: as clay [to] the seal; and they stand INT: is changed clay the seal stand like Job 41:15 HEB: מָֽגִנִּ֑ים סָ֝ג֗וּר חוֹתָ֥ם צָֽר׃ NAS: Shut up [as with] a tight seal. KJV: [as with] a close seal. INT: scales Shut seal a tight Songs 8:6 HEB: שִׂימֵ֨נִי כַֽחוֹתָ֜ם עַל־ לִבֶּ֗ךָ NAS: Put me like a seal over your heart, KJV: Set me as a seal upon thine heart, INT: Put A seal over your heart Songs 8:6 HEB: עַל־ לִבֶּ֗ךָ כַּֽחוֹתָם֙ עַל־ זְרוֹעֶ֔ךָ NAS: your heart, Like a seal on your arm. KJV: upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: INT: over your heart A seal over your arm Jeremiah 22:24 HEB: מֶ֣לֶךְ יְהוּדָ֔ה חוֹתָ֖ם עַל־ יַ֣ד NAS: of Judah were a signet [ring] on My right KJV: of Judah were the signet upon my right INT: king of Judah signet and hand Haggai 2:23 HEB: יְהוָ֔ה וְשַׂמְתִּ֖יךָ כַּֽחוֹתָ֑ם כִּֽי־ בְךָ֣ NAS: and I will make you like a signet [ring], for I have chosen KJV: and will make thee as a signet: for I have chosen INT: the LORD will make A signet for have chosen 14 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 2368 14 Occurrences ḵa·ḥō·w·ṯām — 1 Occ. ḥō·ṯām — 9 Occ. ḥō·ṯā·mə·ḵā — 1 Occ. ka·ḥō·w·ṯām — 2 Occ. wat·taḥ·tōm — 1 Occ.