Strong’s H1982

הֵלֶךְ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

helek

Pronunciation

HEH-lek

Definition

Portion, share, part, inheritance

Meaning

a journey, a wayfarer, a flowing

Usage

The Hebrew word "helek" primarily refers to a portion or share of something, often in the context of inheritance or division of land. It can denote a physical portion, such as land or property, or a metaphorical share, such as one's lot in life or spiritual inheritance. The term is used to express the idea of an allotted share that is given or received, often by divine providence.

Bible references

1 Samuel 14:26;2 Samuel 12:4