Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “חֵילָה”
Understanding chêylâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
feminine of חַיִל bulwark. - an intrenchment 1) bulwark, entrenchment, rampart, fortress
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
חֵילָה
Phonetickhay-law'
Transliterationchêylâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
feminine of חַיִל bulwark. - an intrenchment 1) bulwark, entrenchment, rampart, fortress
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 48:13 | “Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell it to the generation following.” Word: חֵילָה (chêylâh) |
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