Strong’s H2459

חֶלֶב

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

cheleb

Pronunciation

KHEH-leb

Definition

Fat

Meaning

fat, richest, choice part

Usage

In the Hebrew Bible, "cheleb" primarily refers to the fat of animals, particularly that which is considered the best or choicest part. It is often associated with sacrificial offerings, where the fat was burned on the altar as a pleasing aroma to the LORD. The term can also metaphorically denote abundance or richness.

Bible references

Genesis 4:4;Genesis 45:18;Exodus 23:18;Exodus 29:13;Exodus 29:13;Exodus 29:22;Exodus 29:22;Exodus 29:22;Leviticus 3:3;Leviticus 3:3;Leviticus 3:4;Leviticus 3:9;Leviticus 3:9;Leviticus 3:9;Leviticus 3:10;Leviticus 3:14;Leviticus 3:14;Leviticus 3:15;Leviticus 3:16;Leviticus 3:17;Leviticus 4:8;Leviticus 4:8;Leviticus 4:8;Leviticus 4:9;Leviticus 4:19