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H2833
חֹשֶׁן
chôshen
Pronunciation: kho'-shen
Definition
perhaps a pocket (as holding the Urim and Thummim), or rich (as containing gems), used only of the gorget of the highpriest
KJV Renderings
breastplate.
Word Analysis
EN: perhaps a pocket (as holding the Urim and Thummim)
Etymology: from an unused root probably meaning to contain or sparkle;