◄ 2475. chaloph ►
Strong's Lexicon chaloph: Change, passing, renewal Original Word: חָלוֹף Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: chaloph Pronunciation: khaw-lofe' Phonetic Spelling: (khal-ofe') Definition: Change, passing, renewal Meaning: surviving, orphans Word Origin: Derived from the root חָלַף (chalaph), which means "to pass on" or "to change." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is μεταβολή (metabolē), which also means change or transformation. Another related Greek term is ἀνακαίνωσις (anakainōsis), meaning renewal. Usage: The Hebrew word "chaloph" primarily conveys the idea of change or transition. It is often used in contexts that describe the passing of time, the changing of circumstances, or the renewal of something. The term can imply both a physical and metaphorical transformation, highlighting the transient nature of life and the world. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of change was deeply intertwined with the understanding of God's sovereignty and the natural order. The Israelites recognized that life was full of transitions, whether in seasons, leadership, or personal circumstances. This understanding was reflected in their language and literature, where words like "chaloph" were used to express the inevitability and sometimes the hope associated with change. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from chalaph Definition a passing away, vanishing NASB Translation unfortunate* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֲלוֺף noun masculine a passing away, vanishing (properly Infinitive of חלף) — ׳בְּנֵי ח Proverbs 31:8 i.e. those who are passing away, transitory (compare Qal 1 b.). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance destruction From chalaph; properly, surviving; by implication (collectively) orphans -- X destruction. see HEBREW chalaph Forms and Transliterations חֲלֽוֹף׃ חלוף׃ chaLof ḥă·lō·wp̄ ḥălōwp̄ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Proverbs 31:8 HEB: כָּל־ בְּנֵ֥י חֲלֽוֹף׃ NAS: For the rights of all the unfortunate. KJV: of all such as are appointed to destruction. INT: of all are appointed to destruction 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 2475 1 Occurrence ḥă·lō·wp̄ — 1 Occ.