Strong’s H2373

חָזֶה

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

chazeh

Pronunciation

khaw-ZEH

Definition

Breast, chest

Meaning

the breast

Usage

The Hebrew word "chazeh" primarily refers to the breast or chest, particularly in the context of sacrificial offerings. In the Old Testament, it is often used to describe the portion of the sacrificial animal that was given to the priests as their share. This term is significant in the context of Levitical laws and rituals, where specific parts of the animal were designated for different purposes.

Bible references

Exodus 29:26;Exodus 29:27;Leviticus 7:30;Leviticus 7:30;Leviticus 7:31;Leviticus 7:34;Leviticus 8:29;Leviticus 9:20;Leviticus 9:21;Leviticus 10:14;Leviticus 10:15;Numbers 6:20;Numbers 18:18