The meaning of “חֵלֶק”
Understanding Chêleq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the same as חֵלֶק; portion Helek. - § Helek = "portion" - Chelek, an Israelite 1) a descendant of Manasseh, and 2nd son ...
חֵלֶק
the same as חֵלֶק; portion Helek. - § Helek = "portion" - Chelek, an Israelite 1) a descendant of Manasseh, and 2nd son of Gilead
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 26:30 | “These are the sons of Gilead: of Jeezer, the family of the Jeezerites: of Helek, the family of the Helekites:” Word: חֵלֶק (Chêleq) | |
| Joshua 17:2 | “There was also a lot for the rest of the children of Manasseh by their families; for the children of Abiezer, and for the children of Helek, and for the children of Asriel, and for the children of Shechem, and for the children of Hepher, and for the children of Shemida: these were the male children of Manasseh the son of Joseph by their families.” Word: חֵלֶק (Chêleq) |