2511. challaq
Berean Strong's Lexicon
challaq: To divide, to share, to apportion, to distribute

Original Word: חָלַק
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: challaq
Pronunciation: khaw-lak'
Phonetic Spelling: (khal-lawk')
Definition: To divide, to share, to apportion, to distribute
Meaning: smooth

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3307 (μερίζω, merizō): To divide, to distribute

- G3313 (μέρος, meros): A part, a portion

Usage: The Hebrew verb "challaq" primarily means to divide or distribute something among people. It is often used in contexts where land, spoils, or responsibilities are being apportioned. The term can also imply a sense of fairness or equity in the distribution process.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the division of land and resources was a significant aspect of community life. The land was seen as a divine inheritance, and its distribution was often carried out according to tribal and familial lines. The concept of "challaq" reflects the importance of equitable distribution and the maintenance of social order within the community. This practice was deeply rooted in the covenantal relationship between God and His people, where the land was a gift from God to be stewarded responsibly.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
the same as chalaq, q.v.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
smooth

From chalaq; smooth -- smooth.

see HEBREW chalaq

Forms and Transliterations
בְּחַלְּקֵי־ בחלקי־ bə·ḥal·lə·qê- bechallekei bəḥalləqê-
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Englishman's Concordance
Isaiah 57:6
HEB: בְּחַלְּקֵי־ נַ֣חַל חֶלְקֵ֔ךְ
KJV: Among the smooth [stones] of the stream
INT: the smooth the ravine is your portion

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Strong's Hebrew 2511
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bə·ḥal·lə·qê- — 1 Occ.
















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