Strong’s H2860

חָתָן

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

chathan

Pronunciation

khaw-THAN

Definition

Bridegroom, son-in-law, to become a son-in-law

Meaning

a relative by marriage, a circumcised child

Usage

The Hebrew word "chathan" primarily refers to a bridegroom or son-in-law. As a verb, it means to become a son-in-law or to enter into a marriage relationship. This term is used to describe the relationship established through marriage, emphasizing the familial bonds created by this union.

Bible references

Genesis 19:12;Genesis 19:14;Genesis 19:14;Exodus 4:25;Exodus 4:26;Judges 15:6;Judges 19:5;1 Samuel 18:18;1 Samuel 22:14;2 Kings 8:27;Nehemiah 6:18;Nehemiah 13:28;Psalm 19:5;Isaiah 61:10;Isaiah 62:5;Jeremiah 7:34;Jeremiah 16:9;Jeremiah 25:10;Jeremiah 33:11;Joel 2:16