Strong's Lexicon cheylah: Strength, power, force Original Word: חֵילָה Word Origin: Derived from the root חָיִל (chayil), which often denotes strength, power, or an army. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of strength or power is δύναμις (dynamis), Strong's Greek #1411, which also conveys the idea of might and capability. Usage: The term "cheylah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote strength or power, often in a physical or military context. It can refer to the might of an army or the strength of an individual. The word emphasizes the concept of force and capability, whether in battle or in other forms of exertion. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, strength and power were highly valued attributes, especially in the context of warfare and leadership. The Israelites often found themselves in conflict with surrounding nations, and the strength of their army was crucial for survival and maintaining sovereignty. The concept of "cheylah" would have been understood not only in terms of physical might but also as a reflection of divine favor and blessing, as victories in battle were often attributed to God's intervention. Brown-Driver-Briggs חֵילָה Psalm 48:14, see חֵל above Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bulwark Feminine of chayil; an intrenchment -- bulwark. see HEBREW chayil Forms and Transliterations לְֽחֵילָ֗ה לחילה lə·ḥê·lāh lecheiLah ləḥêlāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 48:13 HEB: שִׁ֤יתוּ לִבְּכֶ֨ם ׀ לְֽחֵילָ֗ה פַּסְּג֥וּ אַרְמְנוֹתֶ֑יהָ KJV: ye well her bulwarks, consider INT: Mark well her bulwarks Go her palaces 1 Occurrence |
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