Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “חֵלֶב”
Understanding Chêleb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
the same as חֶלֶב; fatness Heleb. - § Heleb = "milk" - Cheleb, an Israelite 1) son of Baanah, the Netophathite, and one ...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
חֵלֶב
Phonetickhay'-leb
TransliterationChêleb
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
the same as חֶלֶב; fatness Heleb. - § Heleb = "milk" - Cheleb, an Israelite 1) son of Baanah, the Netophathite, and one of David's mighty warriors; also spelled 'Heled' (חֵלֶד)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 23:29 | “Heleb the son of Baanah, a Netophathite, Ittai the son of Ribai out of Gibeah of the children of Benjamin,” Word: חֵלֶב (Chêleb) |