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הֲלָךְ H1983
H1983 is the Hebrew word הֲלָךְ, transliterated hălâk and said hal-awk'. The King James Version most often renders it custom.
What it means
properly, a journey, i.e. (by implication) toll on goods at aroad.
Where it comes from
(Aramaic) from H1981 (הֲלַךְ).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: custom.
Verses using הֲלָךְ
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Ezra 4:13 · KJV
Be it known now unto the king, that, if this city be builded, and the walls set up again, then will they not pay toll, tribute, and custom, and so thou shalt endamage the revenue of the kings.
Ezra 4:20 · KJV
There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.
Ezra 7:24 · KJV
Also we certify you, that touching any of the priests and Levites, singers, porters, Nethinims, or ministers of this house of God, it shall not be lawful to impose toll, tribute, or custom, upon them.
Common questions
What does Strong's H1983 mean?
H1983 is the Hebrew word הֲלָךְ (hălâk), meaning properly, a journey, i.e. (by implication) toll on goods at aroad.
How is H1983 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it custom (2 times), or custom (1 time).
How many times does H1983 appear in the Bible?
הֲלָךְ (hălâk) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H1983 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: (Aramaic) from H1981 (הֲלַךְ).
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