The meaning of “חֲלִיפָה”
Understanding chălîyphâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
change, course. - alternation 1) a change, change (of garments), replacement 1a) change (of raiment) 1b) relays 1c) reli...
חֲלִיפָה
change, course. - alternation 1) a change, change (of garments), replacement 1a) change (of raiment) 1b) relays 1c) relief (from death) 1d) changing, varying (course of life)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 45:22 | “To all of them he gave each man changes of raiment; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver, and five changes of raiment.” Word: חֲלִיפָה (chălîyphâh) | |
| Judges 14:13 | “But if ye cannot declare it me, then shall ye give me thirty sheets and thirty change of garments. And they said unto him, Put forth thy riddle, that we may hear it.” Word: חֲלִיפָה (chălîyphâh) | |
| 1 Kings 5:14 | “And he sent them to Lebanon, ten thousand a month by courses: a month they were in Lebanon, and two months at home: and Adoniram was over the levy.” Word: חֲלִיפָה (chălîyphâh) | |
| 2 Kings 5:22 | “And he said, All is well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there be come to me from mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments.” Word: חֲלִיפָה (chălîyphâh) | |
| Job 14:14 | “If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.” Word: חֲלִיפָה (chălîyphâh) |
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