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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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
ReferenceText
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)

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2 Samuel
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