The meaning of “חֶלֶב”
Understanding cheleb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or חֵלֶב chêleb (khay'-leb); from an unused root meaning to be fat [idiom] best, fat(-ness), [idiom] finest, grease, mar...
חֶלֶב
or חֵלֶב chêleb (khay'-leb); from an unused root meaning to be fat [idiom] best, fat(-ness), [idiom] finest, grease, marrow. - fat, whether literally or figuratively - hence, the richest or choice part 1) fat 1a) fat (of humans) 1b) fat (of beasts) 1c) choicest, best part, abundance (of products of the land)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 45:18 | “And take your father and your households, and come unto me: and I will give you the good of the land of Egypt, and ye shall eat the fat of the land.” Word: חֶלֶב (cheleb) | |
| Leviticus 7:4 | “And the two kidneys, and the fat that is on them, which is by the flanks, and the caul that is above the liver, with the kidneys, it shall he take away:” Word: חֶלֶב (cheleb) | |
| Deuteronomy 32:38 | “Which did eat the fat of their sacrifices, and drank the wine of their drink offerings? let them rise up and help you, and be your protection.” Word: חֶלֶב (cheleb) | |
| 1 Samuel 2:16 | “And if any man said unto him, Let them not fail to burn the fat presently, and then take as much as thy soul desireth; then he would answer him, Nay; but thou shalt give it me now: and if not, I will take it by force.” Word: חֶלֶב (cheleb) | |
| 1 Kings 8:64 | “The same day did the king hallow the middle of the court that was before the house of the Lord: for there he offered burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings: because the brasen altar that was before the Lord was too little to receive the burnt offerings, and meat offerings, and the fat of the peace offerings.” Word: חֶלֶב (cheleb) |
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