The meaning of “חַיִל”
Understanding chayil reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of men (soldiers), company, (great) forces, goods, host, might, power, riches, str...
חַיִל
able, activity, ([phrase]) army, band of men (soldiers), company, (great) forces, goods, host, might, power, riches, strength, strong, substance, train, ([phrase]) valiant(-ly), valour, virtuous(-ly), war, worthy(-ily). - probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources - an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength 1) strength, might, efficiency, wealth, army 1a) strength 1b) ability, efficiency 1c) wealth 1d) force, army
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 47:6 | “The land of Egypt is before thee; in the best of the land make thy father and brethren to dwell; in the land of Goshen let them dwell: and if thou knowest any men of activity among them, then make them rulers over my cattle.” Word: חַיִל (chayil) | |
| Ruth 3:11 | “And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman.” Word: חַיִל (chayil) | |
| 2 Chronicles 17:17 | “And of Benjamin; Eliada a mighty man of valour, and with him armed men with bow and shield two hundred thousand.” Word: חַיִל (chayil) | |
| Proverbs 31:3 | “Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.” Word: חַיִל (chayil) | |
| Joel 2:22 | “Be not afraid, ye beasts of the field: for the pastures of the wilderness do spring, for the tree beareth her fruit, the fig tree and the vine do yield their strength.” Word: חַיִל (chayil) |
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