Strong’s H2460

חֵלֶב

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Cheleb

Pronunciation

KHEH-leb

Definition

Fat

Meaning

Cheleb

Usage

In the Hebrew Bible, "cheleb" primarily refers to the fat of animals, particularly in the context of sacrificial offerings. It is often associated with the best or choicest parts of the animal, which were to be offered to God. The term can also metaphorically denote abundance or richness.

Bible references

2 Samuel 23:29