The meaning of “חֵלֶק”
Understanding chêleq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
flattery, inheritance, part, [idiom] partake, portion. - properly, smoothness (of the tongue) - also an allotment 1) por...
חֵלֶק
flattery, inheritance, part, [idiom] partake, portion. - properly, smoothness (of the tongue) - also an allotment 1) portion, share, part, territory 1a) portion, share 1b) portion, tract, parcel (of land) 1c) one's portion, one's possession 1d) (chosen) portion 1e) portion, award (from God) 2) smoothness, seductiveness, flattery
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 31:14 | “And Rachel and Leah answered and said unto him, Is there yet any portion or inheritance for us in our father’s house?” Word: חֵלֶק (chêleq) | |
| Joshua 18:7 | “But the Levites have no part among you; for the priesthood of the Lord is their inheritance: and Gad, and Reuben, and half the tribe of Manasseh, have received their inheritance beyond Jordan on the east, which Moses the servant of the Lord gave them.” Word: חֵלֶק (chêleq) | |
| 2 Kings 9:36 | “Wherefore they came again, and told him. And he said, This is the word of the Lord, which he spake by his servant Elijah the Tishbite, saying, In the portion of Jezreel shall dogs eat the flesh of Jezebel:” Word: חֵלֶק (chêleq) | |
| Psalms 73:26 | “My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.” Word: חֵלֶק (chêleq) | |
| Jeremiah 51:19 | “The portion of Jacob is not like them; for he is the former of all things: and Israel is the rod of his inheritance: the Lord of hosts is his name.” Word: חֵלֶק (chêleq) |
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