Strong's Lexicon Chelqath Hatstsurim: "Field of the Sharp Rocks" or "Plot of the Rocks" Original Word: חֶלְקַת הַצֻּרִים Word Origin: Derived from חֶלְקָה (chelqah, meaning "portion" or "plot of ground") and צוּר (tsur, meaning "rock" or "cliff") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Chelqath Hatstsurim, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, the concept of rocky or rugged terrain can be related to Greek terms like πέτρα (petra, meaning "rock") or λίθος (lithos, meaning "stone"). Usage: Chelqath Hatstsurim is a geographical location mentioned in the Bible, specifically in the context of a battle between David's men and the forces of Abner, the commander of Saul's army. The name suggests a terrain characterized by rocky or sharp features, which may have been significant in the military engagement that took place there. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, place names often reflected the physical characteristics of the location or significant events that occurred there. The name Chelqath Hatstsurim indicates a rocky area, which would have been a strategic location for military encounters. The terrain could provide natural defenses or obstacles, influencing the tactics and outcomes of battles. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Chelqath and the pl. of tsur Definition a place near the pool of Gibeon NASB Translation Helkath-hazzurim (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֶלְקַת הַצֻּרִים proper name, of a location a place near pool of Gibeon where Ishbosheth's men were killed by David's men under Joab 2 Samuel 2:16, ᵐ5 Μέρις τῶν ἐπιβούλων; on meaning of name see I. חֶלְקָה above Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Helkath-hazzurim From Chelqath and the plural of tsuwr, with the article inserted; smoothness of the rocks; Chelkath Hats-tsurim, a place in Palestine -- Helkath-hazzurim. see HEBREW Chelqath see HEBREW tsuwr Forms and Transliterations הַצֻּרִ֖ים הצרים haṣ·ṣu·rîm haṣṣurîm hatztzuRimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 2:16 HEB: הַה֔וּא חֶלְקַ֥ת הַצֻּרִ֖ים אֲשֶׁ֥ר בְּגִבְעֽוֹן׃ NAS: was called Helkath-hazzurim, which KJV: was called Helkathhazzurim, which [is] in Gibeon. INT: place he Helkath-hazzurim which Gibeon 1 Occurrence |
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