Lexicon chayil: Strength, valor, wealth, army, capability Original Word: חַיִל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance aloud, army, most mighty, power (Aramaic) corresponding to chayil; an army, or strength -- aloud, army, X most (mighty), power. see HEBREW chayil NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to chayil Definition power, strength, army NASB Translation aloud (1), arms (1), army (1), host (1), loudly (1), valiant (1). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root חָיָל (chayal), which conveys the idea of strength or might.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek 1411 (δύναμις, dynamis): Often translated as "power" or "might," this term captures the essence of strength and capability, similar to חַיִל. Usage: The word חַיִל is used in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament to describe military forces or the strength and valor associated with them. It is often used in contexts that emphasize power, capability, and organized military might. Context: The term חַיִל appears in the Aramaic sections of the Old Testament, notably in the books of Daniel and Ezra. In these contexts, it is used to describe the might and organized power of armies. For instance, in Daniel 3:4, the term is used to refer to the "mighty men" of Nebuchadnezzar's army, highlighting their strength and valor. The usage of חַיִל in these texts underscores the importance of military power in the ancient Near Eastern context, where empires and kingdoms often relied on their armies for defense and expansion. The term also conveys a sense of organized and disciplined strength, which was crucial for maintaining order and achieving military success. Forms and Transliterations בְּחֵ֣יל בְּחַ֔יִל בְחַ֜יִל בְחַיְלֵ֔הּ בְחָ֑יִל בחיל בחילה וְחָֽיִל׃ וחיל׃ חַ֙יִל֙ חיל bə·ḥa·yil ḇə·ḥa·yil ḇə·ḥā·yil ḇə·ḥay·lêh bə·ḥêl beChayil beCheil bəḥayil ḇəḥayil ḇəḥāyil ḇəḥaylêh bəḥêl chayil ḥa·yil ḥayil veChayil vechayLeh wə·ḥā·yil wəḥāyilLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 4:23 HEB: הִמּ֖וֹ בְּאֶדְרָ֥ע וְחָֽיִל׃ ס NAS: and stopped them by force of arms. KJV: to cease by force and power. INT: them force of arms Daniel 3:4 Daniel 3:20 Daniel 3:20 Daniel 4:14 Daniel 4:35 Daniel 5:7 7 Occurrences |
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