Strong’s H2505

חָלַק

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

chalaq

Pronunciation

khaw-lak'

Definition

To divide, to share, to apportion, to distribute, to flatter

Meaning

to be smooth, to apportion, separate

Usage

The Hebrew verb "chalaq" primarily means to divide or distribute something among people. It can also imply the act of sharing or apportioning. In some contexts, it carries the connotation of flattering or being smooth in speech. This duality in meaning reflects the word's usage in both physical and metaphorical senses.

Bible references

Genesis 14:15;Genesis 49:7;Genesis 49:27;Exodus 15:9;Numbers 26:53;Numbers 26:55;Numbers 26:56;Deuteronomy 4:19;Deuteronomy 29:26;Joshua 13:7;Joshua 14:5;Joshua 18:2;Joshua 18:5;Joshua 18:10;Joshua 19:51;Joshua 22:8;Judges 5:30;1 Samuel 30:24;2 Samuel 6:19;2 Samuel 19:29;1 Kings 16:21;1 Kings 18:6;1 Chronicles 16:3;1 Chronicles 23:6;1 Chronicles 24:3