The meaning of “חֶלֶד”
Understanding cheled reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
age, short time, world. - life (as a fleeting portion of time) - hence, the world (as transient) 1) age, duration of lif...
חֶלֶד
age, short time, world. - life (as a fleeting portion of time) - hence, the world (as transient) 1) age, duration of life, the world
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 11:17 | “And thine age shall be clearer than the noonday; thou shalt shine forth, thou shalt be as the morning.” Word: חֶלֶד (cheled) | |
| Psalms 17:14 | “From men which are thy hand, O Lord, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.” Word: חֶלֶד (cheled) | |
| Psalms 39:5 | “Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah.” Word: חֶלֶד (cheled) | |
| Psalms 49:1 | “Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world:” Word: חֶלֶד (cheled) | |
| Psalms 89:47 | “Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?” Word: חֶלֶד (cheled) |
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