Word Study

The meaning of צֶלֶק

Understanding Tseleq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H6768
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

צֶלֶק

Phonetictseh'-lek
TransliterationTseleq
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Zelek. - § Zelek = "fissure" - Tselek, an Israelite 1) an Ammonite and a warrior for David

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
2 Samuel 23:37

Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Beerothite, armourbearer to Joab the son of Zeruiah,

1 Chronicles 11:39

Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armourbearer of Joab the son of Zeruiah,

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
2 Samuel
Book Distribution
2 Samuel1
1 Chronicles1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'צֶלֶק' deepen your understanding of 2 Samuel 23:37?