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חֲלָק H2508

H2508 is the Hebrew word חֲלָק, transliterated chălâq and said khal-awk'. The King James Version most often renders it portion.

Word: חֲלָקTransliteration: chălâqSaid: khal-awk'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

a part.

Where it comes from

(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to H2505 (חָלַק).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

portion 3×

Strong's own list of renderings: portion.

Verses using חֲלָק

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Ezra 4:16 · KJV

We certify the king that, if this city be builded again, and the walls thereof set up, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the river.

Daniel 4:15 · KJV

Nevertheless leave the stump of his roots in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts in the grass of the earth:

Daniel 4:23 · KJV

And whereas the king saw a watcher and an holy one coming down from heaven, and saying, Hew the tree down, and destroy it; yet leave the stump of the roots thereof in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts of the field, till seven times pass over him;

Common questions

What does Strong's H2508 mean?

H2508 is the Hebrew word חֲלָק (chălâq), meaning a part.

How is H2508 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it portion (3 times).

How many times does H2508 appear in the Bible?

חֲלָק (chălâq) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H2508 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to H2505 (חָלַק).

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