◄ 1134. Ben-chayil ►
Lexicon Ben-chayil: Son of valor, valiant man, warrior Original Word: בֶּן־חַיִל Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine Transliteration: Ben-Chayil Pronunciation: ben-khah-YEEL Phonetic Spelling: (ben-khah'-yil) Definition: Son of valor, valiant man, warrior Meaning: Ben-Chail Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ben-hail From ben and chayil; son of might; Ben-Chail, an Israelite -- Ben-hail. see HEBREW ben see HEBREW chayil NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from ben and chayil Definition "son of might," one of Jehoshaphat's leaders NASB Translation Ben-hail (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בֶּןחַֿ֫יִל proper name, masculine (son (man) of might) a prince of Jehoshaphat 2 Chronicles 17:7. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words בֵּן (ben, meaning "son") and חַיִל (chayil, meaning "valor" or "strength"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the proper noun Ben-Chail, as it is a specific Hebrew name. However, the concepts of "son" and "valor" can be found in Greek terms such as υἱός (huios, meaning "son") and ἀνδρεία (andreia, meaning "courage" or "valor"). Usage: This proper noun is used in the context of a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. Context: • Ben-Chail is a name that appears in the genealogical and historical records of the Old Testament. The name signifies a person of notable strength or valor, reflecting the cultural importance of these attributes in ancient Israelite society. The term "chayil" often connotes not only physical strength but also moral and military prowess, suggesting that individuals bearing this name were likely esteemed for their capabilities and character. • In the context of the biblical narrative, names like Ben-Chail would have been significant in identifying individuals who played roles in the military or leadership, as well as in familial lineages that emphasized the virtues of strength and valor. The use of "ben" (son) in the name indicates a patrilineal connection, which was a common way to denote identity and heritage in biblical times. • The name does not appear frequently in the biblical text, and specific references to individuals named Ben-Chail are limited. However, the components of the name are common in various other names and titles throughout the Old Testament, underscoring the recurring theme of valor and strength as desirable traits. Forms and Transliterations חַ֙יִל֙ חיל chayil ḥa·yil ḥayil Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 17:7 HEB: לְשָׂרָיו֙ לְבֶן־ חַ֙יִל֙ וּלְעֹבַדְיָ֣ה וְלִזְכַרְיָ֔ה NAS: his officials, Ben-hail, Obadiah, KJV: to his princes, [even] to Benhail, and to Obadiah, INT: sent his officials Ben-hail Obadiah Zechariah 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 1134 1 Occurrence ḥa·yil — 1 Occ.