Strong's Lexicon chalaq: To divide, to share, to apportion, to distribute Original Word: חֲלָק Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3307 (merizō): To divide, to distribute - G3313 (meros): A part, a portion Usage: The Hebrew verb "chalaq" primarily means to divide or distribute something among individuals or groups. It is often used in the context of dividing land, spoils, or inheritance. The term can also imply the act of sharing or apportioning resources or responsibilities. In some contexts, it carries the connotation of smoothness or flattery, as in the act of dividing words to persuade or deceive. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the division of land and inheritance was a significant aspect of maintaining family lineage and tribal identity. The land was seen as a divine gift, and its distribution was governed by laws and customs that ensured each tribe and family received their allotted portion. The concept of "chalaq" reflects the importance of fairness and justice in these transactions, as well as the communal nature of Israelite society, where resources were shared among the people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to chalaq Definition portion, possession NASB Translation possession (1), share (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֲלָק noun [masculine] portion, possession, lot (see Biblical Hebrew); — absolute ׳ח possession in land Ezra 4:16; suffix חֲלְקֵהּ Daniel 4:12,20, i.e. his appointed lot. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance portion (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to chalaq; a part -- portion. see HEBREW chalaq Forms and Transliterations חֲלָק֙ חֲלָקֵ֔הּ חֲלָקֵ֖הּ חלק חלקה chaLak chalaKeh ḥă·lā·qêh ḥă·lāq ḥălāq ḥălāqêhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 4:16 HEB: לָקֳבֵ֣ל דְּנָ֔ה חֲלָק֙ בַּעֲבַ֣ר נַהֲרָ֔א NAS: no possession in [the province] beyond KJV: no portion on this side INT: A result this possession beyond the River Daniel 4:15 Daniel 4:23 3 Occurrences |
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