2503. Chelets

Lexicon

Chelets: Armor, breastplate

Original Word: חֶלֶץ
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Chelets
Pronunciation: KHEH-lets
Phonetic Spelling: (kheh'-lets)
Definition: Armor, breastplate
Meaning: Chelets

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Helez

Or Chelets {khay'-lets; from chalats; perhaps, strength; Chelets, the name of two Israelites -- Helez.

see HEBREW chalats

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from chalats
Definition
two Isr.
NASB Translation
Helez (5).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

חֶ֫לֶץ proper name, masculine (vigour)

1 one of David's heroes 2 Samuel 23:26, ᵐ5 Σελλης, A Ελλης, ᵐ5^L Ξαλλης; = 1 Chronicles 11:27 ᵐ5 Ξελλης, ᵐ5^L Ελλης; also 1 Chronicles 27:10 ᵐ5 Ξεσλης, A ᵐ5^L Ξελλης (in both, Baer חֶלֶץ, van d. H. חֵלֶץ).

2 man of Judah 1 Chronicles 2:39 = חָ֑לֶץ 1 Chronicles 2:39 ᵐ5 Ξελλης, ᵐ5^L Αλλαν.

חֵ֫לֶץ

proper name, masculine see חֶלֶץ above

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be smooth or polished.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Chelets, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and context of the Old Testament. However, the concept of "mighty men" or "warriors" can be related to Greek terms used in the Septuagint or New Testament to describe valiant individuals or soldiers, though these would not be direct translations of the name Chelets.

Usage: The name Chelets appears in the context of the Old Testament, specifically in the historical accounts of King David's reign. It is used to identify one of the valiant men who served in David's elite military group.

Context: • Chelets, or Helez, is mentioned in the context of King David's military exploits. He is listed among the "mighty men" or "warriors" who were renowned for their bravery and skill in battle. These men were part of an elite group that played a crucial role in establishing and defending David's kingdom.
• In 1 Chronicles 11:27, Helez is identified as a member of the tribe of Ephraim, specifically from the town of Pelonite. This indicates his tribal affiliation and geographical origin, which was significant in the tribal structure of ancient Israel.
• The mention of Helez in 2 Samuel 23:26 further emphasizes his status as one of the thirty-seven mighty warriors who were instrumental in David's military campaigns. These warriors were celebrated for their loyalty and exceptional combat abilities.
• The role of Helez and his fellow warriors highlights the importance of military prowess and loyalty in the establishment of David's rule, as well as the broader narrative of Israel's history during the united monarchy.

Forms and Transliterations

וְחֶ֖לֶץ וחלץ חֶ֖לֶץ חֶ֚לֶץ חֶ֥לֶץ חָ֔לֶץ חלץ Chaletz Cheletz ḥā·leṣ ḥāleṣ ḥe·leṣ ḥeleṣ veCheletz wə·ḥe·leṣ wəḥeleṣ

Englishman's Concordance

2 Samuel 23:26
HEB: חֶ֚לֶץ הַפַּלְטִ֔י עִירָ֥א
NAS: Helez the Paltite, Ira
KJV: Helez the Paltite, Ira
INT: Helez the Paltite Ira

1 Chronicles 2:39
HEB: הֹלִ֣יד אֶת־ חָ֔לֶץ וְחֶ֖לֶץ הֹלִ֥יד
NAS: the father of Helez, and Helez
KJV: begat Helez, and Helez
INT: and Azariah became of Helez and Helez the father

1 Chronicles 2:39
HEB: אֶת־ חָ֔לֶץ וְחֶ֖לֶץ הֹלִ֥יד אֶת־
NAS: of Helez, and Helez became the father
KJV: begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah,
INT: became of Helez and Helez the father of Eleasah

1 Chronicles 11:27
HEB: שַׁמּוֹת֙ הַהֲרוֹרִ֔י חֶ֖לֶץ הַפְּלוֹנִֽי׃ ס
NAS: the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,
KJV: the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite,
INT: Shammoth the Harorite Helez the Pelonite

1 Chronicles 27:10
HEB: לַחֹ֣דֶשׁ הַשְּׁבִיעִ֔י חֶ֥לֶץ הַפְּלוֹנִ֖י מִן־
NAS: month [was] Helez the Pelonite
KJV: month [was] Helez the Pelonite,
INT: month the seventh Helez the Pelonite at

5 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2503
5 Occurrences

ḥā·leṣ — 1 Occ.
ḥe·leṣ — 3 Occ.
wə·ḥe·leṣ — 1 Occ.