◄ 2462. Chelbah ►
Strong's Lexicon Chelbah: Helbah Original Word: חֶלְבָּה Part of Speech: Proper Name Location Transliteration: Chelbah Pronunciation: khel-bah' Phonetic Spelling: (khel-baw') Definition: Helbah Meaning: Chelbah Word Origin: Derived from the root חָלַב (chalab), meaning "milk" or "fat." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Chelbah, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, the concept of land inheritance and territorial possession is echoed in various New Testament passages, such as those discussing the Promised Land or spiritual inheritance. Usage: Chelbah is a place name mentioned in the Old Testament. It is identified as a city within the territory allotted to the tribe of Asher. The name itself may imply richness or fertility, possibly indicating a land abundant in resources or produce. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, the allocation of land to the tribes was a significant event, as it represented the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the inheritance of the land of Canaan. The tribe of Asher, to which Chelbah belonged, was located in the northern part of Israel, an area known for its fertile land and agricultural productivity. This region was strategically important due to its proximity to trade routes and the Mediterranean Sea. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin fem. of cheleb Definition a city in Asher NASB Translation Helbah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֶלְבָּה proper name, of a location town assigned to Asher Judges 1:31, site unknown, ᵐ5 Ξεβδα, ᵐ5L Ελβα; (compare Assyrian Ma—alliba Schr Dl, but see אַחְלָב below) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Helbah Feminine of cheleb; fertility: Chelbah, a place in Palestine -- Helbah. see HEBREW cheleb Forms and Transliterations חֶלְבָּ֔ה חלבה chelBah ḥel·bāh ḥelbāh Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Judges 1:31 HEB: אַכְזִיב֙ וְאֶת־ חֶלְבָּ֔ה וְאֶת־ אֲפִ֖יק NAS: or of Achzib, or of Helbah, or of Aphik, KJV: nor of Achzib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, INT: of Ahlab of Achzib of Helbah of Aphik of Rehob 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 2462 1 Occurrence ḥel·bāh — 1 Occ.