Strong’s H2506

חֵלֶק

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

cheleq

Pronunciation

KHEH-lek

Definition

Portion, share, part, inheritance, lot

Meaning

smoothness, an allotment

Usage

The Hebrew word "cheleq" primarily denotes a portion or share of something, often referring to an inheritance or a division of land. It can also imply a part or segment of a larger whole. In the biblical context, "cheleq" is frequently used to describe the division of land among the tribes of Israel, the inheritance received by individuals, or metaphorically, one's lot in life or spiritual inheritance.

Bible references

Genesis 14:24;Genesis 14:24;Genesis 31:14;Leviticus 6:17;Numbers 18:20;Numbers 18:20;Numbers 31:36;Deuteronomy 10:9;Deuteronomy 12:12;Deuteronomy 14:27;Deuteronomy 14:29;Deuteronomy 18:1;Deuteronomy 18:8;Deuteronomy 18:8;Deuteronomy 32:9;Joshua 14:4;Joshua 15:13;Joshua 18:5;Joshua 18:6;Joshua 18:7;Joshua 18:9;Joshua 19:9;Joshua 22:25;Joshua 22:27;1 Samuel 30:24