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חֵלְכָא H2489

H2489 is the Hebrew word חֵלְכָא, transliterated chêlᵉkâʼ and said khay-lek-aw'. The King James Version most often renders it himself that the poor.

Word: חֵלְכָאTransliteration: chêlᵉkâʼSaid: khay-lek-aw'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

a wretch, i.e. unfortunate.

Where it comes from

or חֵלְכָה; apparently from an unused root probably meaning to be dark or (figuratively) unhappy.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

himself that the poor 1×poor 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: poor.

Verses using חֵלְכָא

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Psalm 10:10 · KJV

He croucheth, and humbleth himself, that the poor may fall by his strong ones.

Psalm 10:14 · KJV

Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless.

Common questions

What does Strong's H2489 mean?

H2489 is the Hebrew word חֵלְכָא (chêlᵉkâʼ), meaning a wretch, i.e. unfortunate.

How is H2489 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it himself that the poor (1 time), poor (1 time).

How many times does H2489 appear in the Bible?

חֵלְכָא (chêlᵉkâʼ) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H2489 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: or חֵלְכָה; apparently from an unused root probably meaning to be dark or (figuratively) unhappy.

Nearby entries

H2486 · חָלִילָה — literal fora profaned thing; used (interj.)…H2487 · חֲלִיפָה — alternation H2488 · חֲלִיצָה — spoil H2490 · חָלַל — properly, to bore, i.e. (by implication) to…H2491 · חָלָל — pierced (especially to death)…H2492 · חָלַם — properly, to bind firmly, i.e. (by…

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