Berean Strong's Lexicon chel: Rampart, fortress, army, strength, wealth Original Word: חֵל Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be firm or strong. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3794 (ochyrōma): A stronghold or fortress. - G1411 (dynamis): Power, strength, or might. Usage: The Hebrew word "chel" primarily denotes strength or might, often used in the context of military power or wealth. It can refer to a physical fortress or rampart, symbolizing protection and security. In some contexts, it is used to describe an army or a group of warriors, emphasizing their strength and capability. Additionally, "chel" can signify wealth or resources, indicating the strength that comes from material abundance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, cities were often fortified with walls and ramparts to protect against enemy attacks. The term "chel" would have been familiar to the Israelites as a symbol of security and defense. Military strength was a crucial aspect of survival and dominance in the ancient Near East, and wealth was often seen as a sign of God's blessing and favor. The concept of "chel" thus encompasses both physical and material strength, reflecting the values and priorities of the time. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chul Definition rampart, fortress NASB Translation district (1), host (1), rampart (3), ramparts (2), walls (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֵל, חֵיל noun masculineObadiah 20 rampart, fortress (perhaps originally surrounding wall, compare SabDenkm91n. 2) — absolute חֵיל Nahum 3:8, חֵל Lamentations 2:8 3t.;(+ Psalm 10:10 Qr see חלכה); construct חֵל 1 Kings 21:23; suffix חֵילֵךְ Psalm 122:7, חֵילָהּ Zechariah 9:4; חֵילָה = חֵילָהּ Psalm 48:14, Ol§ 40 approximately 75g. 96 e Sta§ 347 c; — 1 rampart (defined by Jews as בֶּן חוֺמָה, i.e. a little wall, compare Ki under the word), of an outer fortification 2 Samuel 20:15 (others, by metonymy, of space between outer and inner fortification, including moat, see Dr Kit); Isaiah 26:1; Lamentations 2:8 (both "" חוֺמוֺת); in General of defences, or sea-power of Tyre וְהִכָּה בַיָּם חֵילָהּ Zechariah 9:4 (see StaZAW i.1881, 15), of No-Amon (Thebes) אֲשֶׁר חֵיל יָם מִיָּם חוֺמָתָהּ Nahum 3:8; of Zion Psalm 122:7, also Psalm 48:14 (חילה = חֵילָהּ, compare above; both "" ארמנותיך). — For חֵל 1 Kings 21:23 read probably חֵלֶק, q. v. 2 fortress גָּלֻת הַחֵל הַזֶּה Obadiah 20 the exiles of this fortress (Hi-St; Or, AV RV this army, חֵל = חַיִל). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance army, bulwark, host, poor, rampart, trench, wall Or (shortened) chel {khale}; a collateral form of chayil; an army; also (by analogy,) an intrenchment -- army, bulwark, host, + poor, rampart, trench, wall. see HEBREW chayil Forms and Transliterations בְּחֵ֣יל בְּחֵ֥יל בְּחֵילֵ֑ךְ בַּחֵ֑ל בחיל בחילך בחל הַֽחֵל־ החל־ וְחֵיל֖וֹ וְחֵיל֙ וָחֵֽל׃ וחיל וחילו וחל׃ חֵ֖יל חֵ֣יל חֵ֣יל ׀ חֵ֥יל חֵ֥ל חֵ֨יל חֵיל֔וֹ חֵילִי֙ חֵילָֽם׃ חיל חילו חילי חילם׃ חל לְחֵילֽוֹ׃ לחילו׃ ba·ḥêl baChel baḥêl bə·ḥê·lêḵ bə·ḥêl beCheil becheiLech bəḥêl bəḥêlêḵ cheil cheiLam cheiLi cheiLo chel ha·ḥêl- hachel haḥêl- ḥê·lām ḥê·lî ḥê·lōw ḥêl ḥêlām ḥêlî ḥêlōw lə·ḥê·lōw lecheiLo ləḥêlōw vaChel veCheil vecheiLo wā·ḥêl wāḥêl wə·ḥê·lōw wə·ḥêl wəḥêl wəḥêlōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 14:4 HEB: בְּפַרְעֹה֙ וּבְכָל־ חֵיל֔וֹ וְיָדְע֥וּ מִצְרַ֖יִם INT: Pharaoh and all army will know Egyptian Exodus 14:17 Exodus 14:28 Exodus 15:4 2 Samuel 8:9 2 Samuel 20:15 1 Kings 20:1 2 Kings 18:17 1 Chronicles 18:9 1 Chronicles 20:1 2 Chronicles 16:7 2 Chronicles 24:23 2 Chronicles 24:24 2 Chronicles 26:13 Nehemiah 4:2 Esther 1:3 Esther 8:11 Psalm 122:7 Isaiah 26:1 Isaiah 36:2 Lamentations 2:8 Ezekiel 29:19 Joel 2:11 Joel 2:22 Joel 2:25 27 Occurrences |
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