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H2369

חוֹתָם

Chôwthâm /kho-thawm'/ Ask about this word
Rootthe same as חוֹתָם
Meaningseal; Chotham, the name of two Israelites
KJV usageHotham, Hothan.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Chôwthâm — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Hebrew name Chôwthâm, represented by H2369, is used in the Bible for two Israelites named Hotham or Hothan. According to its base definition, the word is the same as the Hebrew for "seal." It appears 2 times across 2 unique verses in scripture.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

Both appearances of H2369 are within genealogical lists in 1 Chronicles. First, Hotham is named as one of the sons of Heber 1 Chronicles 7:32. In a separate context, Hothan the Aroerite is identified as the father of Shama and Jehiel 1 Chronicles 11:44. These references serve to document specific family lines.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words help clarify the family relationships surrounding Hotham and Hothan:

  • H2268 Cheber (Heber): Meaning "community," this name identifies the father of Hotham, establishing the first individual's parentage 1 Chronicles 7:32.
  • H3205 yâlad (to bear young; causatively, to beget): This verb is used to establish the direct father-son relationship between Heber and Hotham 1 Chronicles 7:32.
  • H1121 ben (a son): This word is essential in the second reference, identifying Shama and Jehiel as the sons of Hothan the Aroerite 1 Chronicles 11:44.
  • H269 ʼâchôwth (a sister): This term appears alongside Hotham and his brothers, identifying Shua and defining the complete family unit born to Heber 1 Chronicles 7:32.

Theological Significance

The significance of H2369 is rooted in its genealogical function.

  • Establishing Lineage: The primary role of H2369 is to anchor individuals within the historical genealogies of Israel. Hotham is documented as a son of Heber 1 Chronicles 7:32.
  • Patrilineal Identity: The name Hothan is used to identify the heritage of his sons, Shama and Jehiel, linking them to their father in a list of notable men 1 Chronicles 11:44.
  • Record Preservation: The inclusion of these two distinct individuals named Hotham/Hothan highlights the meticulous nature of the biblical record in preserving family histories and identities.

Summary

In summary, H2369 functions exclusively as a proper name, Hotham or Hothan, in its scriptural occurrences. It serves a specific role within genealogical records, connecting generations by identifying one man as a son and another as a father. While its base word means "seal," its biblical application is focused on preserving the identities and lineages of two specific Israelites in the chronicles of Israel.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 2 occurrences, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

  • חוֹתָם

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H2268 חֶבֶר the same as חֶבֶר; community; Cheber, the name of a Kenite and of three Israelites; Heber. H3205 יָלַד a primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage; bea H1121 בֵּן from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, inclu H269 אָחוֹת irregular feminine of אָח; a sister (used very widely (like brother), literally and figuratively); (an-) other, sister,

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

2 verses, all in 1 Chronicles — and none of the other 38 Old Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.