1982. helek

Lexicon

helek: Portion, share, part, inheritance

Original Word: הֵלֶךְ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: helek
Pronunciation: HEH-lek
Phonetic Spelling: (hay'-lek)
Definition: Portion, share, part, inheritance
Meaning: a journey, a wayfarer, a flowing

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

dropped, traveller

From halak; properly, a journey, i.e. (by implication) a wayfarer; also a flowing -- X dropped, traveller.

see HEBREW halak

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from halak
Definition
traveler
NASB Translation
flow (1), traveler (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

הֵ֫לֶךְ noun masculine traveller (properly a going, journey, whence wayfarer, traveller) only וַיָּבאֹ הֵלֶךְ לְאִישׁ הֶעָשִׁיר 2 Samuel 12:4 ("" הָאֹרֵחַ הַבָּא לוֺ, הָאִישׁ הֵבָּא לוֺ); — in ᵑ0 1 Samuel 14:26 הֵלֶךְ דְּבָשׁ, ׳ה must be construct & = flowing, or dropping (of honey), but read rather הָלַךְ ᵐ5 The Klo We Dr (& דְּבֹּרוֺ for דְּבַשׁ q. v., ᵐ5 We Dr).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb הָלַךְ (halak), meaning "to go" or "to walk."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G3938 (παροικία, paroikia), which similarly conveys the idea of sojourning or dwelling temporarily. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe the transient nature of life on earth, emphasizing the believer's status as a temporary resident or pilgrim in this world, awaiting a heavenly home.

In summary, הֵלֶךְ (helekh) encapsulates the notion of movement, whether it be a physical journey, a spiritual pilgrimage, or the flowing progression of life. It serves as a reminder of the transient and purposeful nature of human existence as depicted in the biblical narrative.

Usage: The word הֵלֶךְ (helekh) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the concept of a journey or the act of traveling. It can also refer to a wayfarer, someone who is on a journey, or metaphorically to the idea of flowing, as in the movement or progression of something.

Context: • The term הֵלֶךְ (helekh) appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures, often emphasizing the transient nature of life or the movement from one place to another. It is used to describe both literal and metaphorical journeys, highlighting the dynamic aspect of existence and the continuous progression inherent in life.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of a journey or wayfaring is often linked to spiritual or moral undertones, suggesting a path or direction that one takes in life. This can be seen in passages where the journey is not merely physical but also represents a spiritual or ethical journey.
• The use of הֵלֶךְ (helekh) can also imply a sense of pilgrimage or a purposeful journey, often with a destination or goal in mind. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of life as a journey, where individuals are seen as travelers or pilgrims on a path set by divine providence.

Forms and Transliterations

הֵ֣לֶךְ הֵלֶךְ֮ הלך hê·leḵ Helech hêleḵ

Englishman's Concordance

1 Samuel 14:26
HEB: הַיַּ֔עַר וְהִנֵּ֖ה הֵ֣לֶךְ דְּבָ֑שׁ וְאֵין־
NAS: behold, [there was] a flow of honey;
KJV: behold, the honey dropped; but no man put
INT: the forest behold a flow of honey no

2 Samuel 12:4
HEB: וַיָּ֣בֹא הֵלֶךְ֮ לְאִ֣ישׁ הֶֽעָשִׁיר֒
NAS: Now a traveler came to the rich
KJV: And there came a traveller unto the rich
INT: came traveler man to the rich

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 1982
2 Occurrences

hê·leḵ — 2 Occ.