◄ 2459. cheleb ►
Lexicon cheleb: Fat Original Word: חֶלֶב Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: cheleb Pronunciation: KHEH-leb Phonetic Spelling: (kheh'-leb) Definition: Fat Meaning: fat, richest, choice part Strong's Exhaustive Concordance best, fatness, finest, grease, marrow Or cheleb {khay'-leb}; from an unused root meaning to be fat; fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part -- X best, fat(-ness), X finest, grease, marrow. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from an unused word Definition fat NASB Translation best (5), fat (74), fat portions (2), fatness (1), finest (2), finest* (1), marrow (1), portions of fat (5), unfeeling (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. חֵ֫לֶב noun masculineExodus 29:13 fat (Late Hebrew id., fat, so Phoenician חלב (probably); Aramaic (also diaphragm in Lexicons, see PS1274) originally diaphragm, midriff; Arabic , including midriff-fat, RSSemitic i. 360); — ׳ח absolute Leviticus 3:16 40t.; construct Genesis 45:18 21t.; suffix חֶלְבּוֺ Leviticus 3:9 6t.; חֶלְבָּהּ Leviticus 4:31,35, חֶלְבָּם Numbers 18:17, חֶלְבָּ֫מוֺ Psalm 17:10, חֶלְבְּהֶ֫ן Leviticus 8:16,25 (read plural noun חלביהן Samaritan Di); plural הַחֲלָבִים Leviticus 8:26 7t.; construct חֶלְבֵי Leviticus 6:5 4t.; suffix חֶלְבֵהֶן Genesis 4:4 (חלביהן Samaritan Di, compare Leviticus 8:16,25 above); — 1 fat of human body Judges 3:22 (covering intestines); גִּבּוֺרִים׳ח 2 Samuel 1:22 as smearing warrior's shield; of grossness of wicked כִּסָּה מָּנָיו בְּחֶלְבּוֺ Job 15:27; fat (of midriff) figurative of unreceptive heart סָֽגְרוּ ׳ח Psalm 17:10, see also Psalm 73:7 (read מֵחֵלֶב עֲוֺנָמוֺ for מחלב עֵינֵמוֺ ᵐ5 ᵑ6 Hi Ew Ol De Che Bae and others); ׳טָפַשׁ כַּח לִבָּם Psalm 119:70 i.e. their heart is as unresponsive as the midriff-fat near it. 2 fat of beasts: a. as rich food (poetry) Deuteronomy 32:14 and in simile Psalm 63:6 ("" דֶּשֶׁן); so ᵑ0 Ezekiel 34:3 (but read הֶחָלָב, see חָלָב), Ezekiel 39:19 (ᵑ6 Co בשׂר). b. especially as offered in sacrifice, singular, to ׳י Exodus 23:18 (JE), 1 Samuel 2:15,16; Exodus 29:13 (twice in verse); Exodus 29:22 (3 t. in verse); Leviticus 3:3 (twice in verse); Leviticus 3:4,9 (3 t. in verse); Leviticus 3:10,14 (twice in verse); Leviticus 3:15 23t. Leviticus; Numbers 18:17 (all P), Leviticus 17:6 (H), 1 Samuel 15:22; Isaiah 1:11; Isaiah 43:24; Ezekiel 44:7,15; see Isaiah 34:6 (twice in verse); Isaiah 34:7 of fat of Edomites slaughtered by ׳י's sword (under figure of lambs, rams, and bulls); as eaten by (strange) gods Deuteronomy 32:38 (poetry), not to be eaten by men Leviticus 3:17; Leviticus 7:23,24 (twice in verse); Leviticus 7:25 (all P); also plural, fat parts or pieces Genesis 4:4 (J) Leviticus 6:5 8t. Leviticus; 1 Kings 8:64 (twice in verse); 2Chronicles 7:7 (twice in verse); 2Chronicles 29:35; 35:14. 3 choicest, best part of products of land Genesis 45:18 (E), specifically of oil Numbers 18:12 and wine Numbers 18:12; of corn and oil Numbers 18:29; Numbers 18:30; Numbers 18:32; also (poetry) כִּלְיוֺת חִטָּה ׳ח Deuteronomy 32:14 kidney-fat of wheat (i.e. the very choicest, compare Isaiah 34:6), חִטָּה ׳ח Psalm 81:17, חִטִּים ׳ח Psalm 147:14. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be fat. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G536 (ἀπαρχή • aparchē): This Greek term refers to the firstfruits or the best part of something, similar to the concept of "cheleb" as the choice portion. • G2378 (θυσία • thusia): This word means "sacrifice" and is related to the sacrificial context in which "cheleb" is often used. • G3452 (μυελός • muelos): While this term specifically means "marrow," it can be associated with the idea of richness and the innermost, valuable part, akin to the metaphorical use of "cheleb." In summary, "cheleb" is a multifaceted term in the Hebrew Bible, denoting both the literal fat of sacrificial animals and symbolically representing abundance and the best portions of life. Its usage underscores the importance of offering the finest to God and the blessings of prosperity. Usage: The word "cheleb" is used in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, often associated with the fat portions of sacrificial animals, which were considered the best parts and were offered to God. It also metaphorically denotes abundance or the best of the land. Context: • Sacrificial Context: In the sacrificial system outlined in the Torah, the fat portions of animals were considered sacred and were to be offered to God. Leviticus 3:16 states, "All the fat belongs to the LORD." This indicates the special status of "cheleb" as the choicest part reserved for divine offerings. • Prohibition for Consumption: The Israelites were prohibited from consuming the fat of certain animals. Leviticus 7:23-25 commands, "You must not eat any of the fat of cattle, sheep, or goats." This prohibition underscores the sanctity of the fat as a portion dedicated to God. • Symbol of Abundance: Beyond its literal use, "cheleb" is also employed metaphorically to signify abundance and prosperity. For example, in Genesis 45:18, Pharaoh promises Joseph's family the "fat of the land," indicating the best and most fertile parts of Egypt. • Figurative Use: The term is used figuratively in passages like Psalm 63:5, "My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods," where "cheleb" conveys the idea of spiritual satisfaction and richness. Forms and Transliterations בְּחֶלְבֵ֧י בְּחֶלְבּ֑וֹ בחלבו בחלבי הַ֣חֲלָבִ֔ים הַחֲלָבִ֑ים הַחֲלָבִ֖ים הַחֲלָבִֽים׃ הַחֲלָבִים֙ הַחֵ֔לֶב הַחֵ֖לֶב הַחֵ֙לֶב֙ הַחֵ֣לֶב הַחֵ֣לֶב ׀ הַחֵ֤לֶב הַחֵ֨לֶב הַחֵלֶב֒ הַחֵלֶב֮ החלב החלבים החלבים׃ וְהַחֲלָבִ֖ים וְחֵ֣לֶב וְחֵ֤לֶב וְחֵ֥לֶב וּמֵֽחֶלְבֵהֶ֑ן והחלבים וחלב ומחלבהן חֵ֔לֶב חֵ֖לֶב חֵ֛לֶב חֵ֜לֶב חֵ֣לֶב חֵ֤לֶב חֵ֥לֶב חֵ֨לֶב חֵֽלֶב־ חֵלֶב֮ חֶלְבְּהֶ֑ן חֶלְבֵ֣י חֶלְבֵ֥י חֶלְבָּ֣ה חֶלְבָּ֣הּ חֶלְבָּ֣ם חֶלְבָּ֥מוֹ חֶלְבּ֔וֹ חֶלְבּ֖וֹ חֶלְבּוֹ֙ חלב חלב־ חלבה חלבהן חלבו חלבי חלבם חלבמו כְּחֵ֖לֶב כַּחֵ֣לֶב כחלב מֵחֵ֔לֶב מֵחֵ֖לֶב מֵחֵ֙לֶב֙ מֵחֵ֣לֶב מֵחֵ֥לֶב מחלב bə·ḥel·ḇê bə·ḥel·bōw bechelBo bechelVei bəḥelḇê bəḥelbōw chelBah chelBam chelBamov chelbeHen chelBo Chelev chelVei ha·ḥă·lā·ḇîm ha·ḥê·leḇ hachalaVim hacheLev haḥălāḇîm haḥêleḇ ḥê·leḇ ḥê·leḇ- ḥel·bā·mōw ḥel·bāh ḥel·bām ḥel·ḇê ḥel·bə·hen ḥel·bōw ḥelbāh ḥelbām ḥelbāmōw ḥelḇê ḥelbəhen ḥelbōw ḥêleḇ ḥêleḇ- ka·ḥê·leḇ kaChelev kaḥêleḇ kə·ḥê·leḇ keChelev kəḥêleḇ mê·ḥê·leḇ meChelev mêḥêleḇ ū·mê·ḥel·ḇê·hen umechelveHen ūmêḥelḇêhen veChelev vehachalaVim wə·ha·ḥă·lā·ḇîm wə·ḥê·leḇ wəhaḥălāḇîm wəḥêleḇ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Genesis 4:4 HEB: מִבְּכֹר֥וֹת צֹאנ֖וֹ וּמֵֽחֶלְבֵהֶ֑ן וַיִּ֣שַׁע יְהוָ֔ה NAS: of his flock and of their fat portions. And the LORD KJV: of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the LORD INT: of the firstlings of his flock their fat had and the LORD Genesis 45:18 HEB: וְאִכְל֖וּ אֶת־ חֵ֥לֶב הָאָֽרֶץ׃ NAS: and you will eat the fat of the land.' KJV: and ye shall eat the fat of the land. INT: of Egypt will eat the fat of the land Exodus 23:18 HEB: וְלֹֽא־ יָלִ֥ין חֵֽלֶב־ חַגִּ֖י עַד־ NAS: nor is the fat of My feast KJV: with leavened bread; neither shall the fat of my sacrifice INT: nor to remain is the fat of my feast until Exodus 29:13 HEB: אֶֽת־ כָּל־ הַחֵלֶב֮ הַֽמְכַסֶּ֣ה אֶת־ NAS: all the fat that covers KJV: And thou shalt take all the fat that covereth INT: shall take all the fat covers the entrails Exodus 29:13 HEB: הַכְּלָיֹ֔ת וְאֶת־ הַחֵ֖לֶב אֲשֶׁ֣ר עֲלֵיהֶ֑ן NAS: kidneys and the fat that is on them, and offer them up in smoke KJV: kidneys, and the fat that [is] upon them, and burn INT: and the two kidneys and the fat that is on Exodus 29:22 HEB: מִן־ הָ֠אַיִל הַחֵ֨לֶב וְהָֽאַלְיָ֜ה וְאֶת־ NAS: You shall also take the fat from the ram KJV: of the ram the fat and the rump, INT: from the ram the fat and the fat and the fat Exodus 29:22 HEB: וְהָֽאַלְיָ֜ה וְאֶת־ הַחֵ֣לֶב ׀ הַֽמְכַסֶּ֣ה אֶת־ NAS: and the fat tail, and the fat that covers KJV: and the rump, and the fat that covereth INT: the fat and the fat and the fat covers the entrails Exodus 29:22 HEB: הַכְּלָיֹ֗ת וְאֶת־ הַחֵ֙לֶב֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר עֲלֵהֶ֔ן NAS: kidneys and the fat that is on them and the right KJV: kidneys, and the fat that [is] upon them, and the right INT: and the two kidneys and the fat after and Leviticus 3:3 HEB: לַיהוָ֑ה אֶת־ הַחֵ֙לֶב֙ הַֽמְכַסֶּ֣ה אֶת־ NAS: to the LORD, the fat that covers KJV: unto the LORD; the fat that covereth INT: an offering to the LORD the fat covers the entrails Leviticus 3:3 HEB: וְאֵת֙ כָּל־ הַחֵ֔לֶב אֲשֶׁ֖ר עַל־ NAS: and all the fat that is on the entrails, KJV: the inwards, and all the fat that [is] upon the inwards, INT: the entrails and all the fat that is on Leviticus 3:4 HEB: הַכְּלָיֹ֔ת וְאֶת־ הַחֵ֙לֶב֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר עֲלֵהֶ֔ן NAS: kidneys with the fat that is on them, which KJV: kidneys, and the fat that [is] on them, which [is] by the flanks, INT: and the two kidneys the fat which and Leviticus 3:9 HEB: אִשֶּׁ֣ה לַיהוָה֒ חֶלְבּוֹ֙ הָאַלְיָ֣ה תְמִימָ֔ה NAS: to the LORD, its fat, the entire KJV: unto the LORD; the fat thereof, [and] the whole INT: an offering to the LORD fat fat the entire Leviticus 3:9 HEB: יְסִירֶ֑נָּה וְאֶת־ הַחֵ֙לֶב֙ הַֽמְכַסֶּ֣ה אֶת־ NAS: to the backbone, and the fat that covers KJV: by the backbone; and the fat that covereth INT: to the backbone shall remove and the fat covers the entrails Leviticus 3:9 HEB: וְאֵת֙ כָּל־ הַחֵ֔לֶב אֲשֶׁ֖ר עַל־ NAS: and all the fat that is on the entrails, KJV: the inwards, and all the fat that [is] upon the inwards, INT: the entrails and all the fat that is on Leviticus 3:10 HEB: הַכְּלָיֹ֔ת וְאֶת־ הַחֵ֙לֶב֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר עֲלֵהֶ֔ן NAS: kidneys with the fat that is on them, which KJV: kidneys, and the fat that [is] upon them, which [is] by the flanks, INT: and the two kidneys the fat which and Leviticus 3:14 HEB: לַֽיהוָ֑ה אֶת־ הַחֵ֙לֶב֙ הַֽמְכַסֶּ֣ה אֶת־ NAS: to the LORD, the fat that covers KJV: unto the LORD; the fat that covereth INT: an offering to the LORD the fat covers the entrails Leviticus 3:14 HEB: וְאֵת֙ כָּל־ הַחֵ֔לֶב אֲשֶׁ֖ר עַל־ NAS: and all the fat that is on the entrails, KJV: the inwards, and all the fat that [is] upon the inwards, INT: the entrails and all the fat that is on Leviticus 3:15 HEB: הַכְּלָיֹ֔ת וְאֶת־ הַחֵ֙לֶב֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר עֲלֵהֶ֔ן NAS: kidneys with the fat that is on them, which KJV: kidneys, and the fat that [is] upon them, which [is] by the flanks, INT: and the two kidneys the fat which and Leviticus 3:16 HEB: נִיחֹ֔חַ כָּל־ חֵ֖לֶב לַיהוָֽה׃ NAS: aroma; all fat is the LORD'S. KJV: savour: all the fat [is] the LORD'S. INT: A soothing all fat is the LORD'S Leviticus 3:17 HEB: מֽוֹשְׁבֹתֵיכֶ֑ם כָּל־ חֵ֥לֶב וְכָל־ דָּ֖ם NAS: any fat or any KJV: that ye eat neither fat nor blood. INT: your dwellings any fat any blood Leviticus 4:8 HEB: וְאֶת־ כָּל־ חֵ֛לֶב פַּ֥ר הַֽחַטָּ֖את NAS: from it all the fat of the bull KJV: And he shall take off from it all the fat of the bullock INT: all the fat of the bull of the sin Leviticus 4:8 HEB: מִמֶּ֑נּוּ אֶת־ הַחֵ֙לֶב֙ הַֽמְכַסֶּ֣ה עַל־ NAS: of the sin offering: the fat that covers KJV: for the sin offering; the fat that covereth INT: shall remove at the fat covers and Leviticus 4:8 HEB: וְאֵת֙ כָּל־ הַחֵ֔לֶב אֲשֶׁ֖ר עַל־ NAS: and all the fat which KJV: the inwards, and all the fat that [is] upon the inwards, INT: the entrails and all the fat which is on Leviticus 4:9 HEB: הַכְּלָיֹ֔ת וְאֶת־ הַחֵ֙לֶב֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר עֲלֵיהֶ֔ן NAS: kidneys with the fat that is on them, which KJV: kidneys, and the fat that [is] upon them, which [is] by the flanks, INT: and the two kidneys the fat which and Leviticus 4:19 HEB: וְאֵ֥ת כָּל־ חֶלְבּ֖וֹ יָרִ֣ים מִמֶּ֑נּוּ NAS: all its fat from it and offer it up in smoke KJV: And he shall take all his fat from him, and burn INT: all fat shall remove at 92 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 2459 92 Occurrences bə·ḥel·bōw — 1 Occ. bə·ḥel·ḇê — 1 Occ. ḥel·bāh — 2 Occ. ḥel·bām — 1 Occ. ḥel·bā·mōw — 1 Occ. ḥel·bə·hen — 2 Occ. ḥel·bōw — 7 Occ. ḥê·leḇ — 20 Occ. ḥel·ḇê — 4 Occ. ha·ḥă·lā·ḇîm — 7 Occ. ha·ḥê·leḇ — 31 Occ. ka·ḥê·leḇ — 1 Occ. kə·ḥê·leḇ — 1 Occ. mê·ḥê·leḇ — 7 Occ. ū·mê·ḥel·ḇê·hen — 1 Occ. wə·ḥê·leḇ — 4 Occ. wə·ha·ḥă·lā·ḇîm — 1 Occ.