2512. challuq

Lexicon

challuq: Garment, Tunic

Original Word: חַלֻּק
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: challuq
Pronunciation: khal-LOOK
Phonetic Spelling: (khal-look')
Definition: Garment, Tunic
Meaning: smooth

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

smooth

From chalaq; smooth -- smooth.

see HEBREW chalaq

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from chalaq
Definition
smooth
NASB Translation
smooth (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[חַלֻּק] adjective smooth, only plural construct חַלֻּקֵי אֲבָנִים 1 Samuel 17:40 smooth ones of (among) stones = smooth (or smoothest ?) stones Ges^{§§ 132} R 2. 133, 3 Dr^Sm.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָלַק (chalak), which means "to be smooth" or "to divide."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek entry is Strong's G3006, λείος (leios), which also means "smooth." This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe smooth surfaces or objects, maintaining a similar literal sense as its Hebrew counterpart. The concept of smoothness in Greek can also carry metaphorical meanings, such as ease or simplicity.

In summary, חַלֻּק (Challuq) is a Hebrew adjective that describes smoothness, often used in the context of stones or surfaces. Its usage in the Bible highlights both the physical and metaphorical implications of smoothness, reflecting the nuanced understanding of texture and refinement in biblical times.

Usage: The word is used in the context of describing something that is smooth, often in a literal sense, such as smooth stones or surfaces.

Context: • The Hebrew word חַלֻּק (Challuq) appears in the Old Testament to describe objects that are smooth to the touch. This term is often associated with stones or surfaces that have been worn down or polished, either by natural processes or human activity. The concept of smoothness in the Hebrew Bible can carry both literal and metaphorical connotations. Literally, it refers to the physical texture of an object, while metaphorically, it can imply deceit or flattery, as smooth words can be used to mislead or persuade.
• In the context of biblical literature, smooth stones were sometimes used in construction or as tools, and their smoothness was a desirable quality. The smoothness of a stone could also be symbolic of refinement or purity, having been shaped and polished over time.
• The root חָלַק (chalak) from which חַלֻּק (Challuq) is derived, is also used in various contexts to describe the act of dividing or distributing, which can be seen in the broader semantic range of the root.

Forms and Transliterations

חַלֻּקֵֽי־ חלקי־ challukei ḥal·lu·qê- ḥalluqê-

Englishman's Concordance

1 Samuel 17:40
HEB: ל֣וֹ חֲמִשָּׁ֣ה חַלֻּקֵֽי־ אֲבָנִ֣ים ׀ מִן־
NAS: for himself five smooth stones
KJV: him five smooth stones
INT: and chose five smooth stones from

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2512
1 Occurrence

ḥal·lu·qê- — 1 Occ.