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Bosom
Bosom (חֵיק, cheiq; חֵצֶן, chetsen; חֹב, chov; κόλπος, kolpos). A person’s chest, probably the lower chest (Num 11:12; Deut 28:54–56; Ruth 4:16; Psa 74:11). Figuratively it symbolizes intimacy, care, and possibly thoughtfulness and reflection (Gen 16:5; 2 Sam 12:8; Isa 40:11; Psa 79:12; John 1:18).