Strong’s H2833

חשֶׁן

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

choshen

Pronunciation

kho'-shen

Definition

Breastpiece, Breastplate

Meaning

a pocket, rich, the gorget of the highpriest

Usage

The term "choshen" refers to the sacred breastpiece worn by the High Priest of Israel as part of the priestly garments. It was a square, richly embroidered piece of cloth that held twelve stones, each representing one of the tribes of Israel. The choshen was also known as the "breastpiece of judgment" because it contained the Urim and Thummim, used for divination and decision-making.

Bible references

Exodus 25:7;Exodus 28:4;Exodus 28:15;Exodus 28:22;Exodus 28:23;Exodus 28:23;Exodus 28:24;Exodus 28:26;Exodus 28:28;Exodus 28:28;Exodus 28:29;Exodus 28:30;Exodus 29:5;Exodus 35:9;Exodus 35:27;Exodus 39:8;Exodus 39:9;Exodus 39:15;Exodus 39:16;Exodus 39:17;Exodus 39:19;Exodus 39:21;Exodus 39:21;Leviticus 8:8;Leviticus 8:8