◄ 2509. chalaq ►
Strong's Lexicon chalaq: To divide, to share, to apportion, to distribute Original Word: חָלָק Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: chalaq Pronunciation: khaw-lak' Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-lawk') Definition: To divide, to share, to apportion, to distribute Meaning: smooth 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 can refer to the physical act of dividing land, spoils, or inheritance, as well as the metaphorical division of opinions or loyalties. The term is often used in contexts where allocation or distribution is significant, emphasizing fairness, justice, or the fulfillment of a promise or covenant. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the division of land and inheritance was a critical aspect of maintaining family lineage and tribal identity. The act of dividing land among the tribes of Israel, as seen in the book of Joshua, was not only a practical necessity but also a fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs. The concept of fair distribution was deeply embedded in the social and religious fabric of the community, reflecting God's justice and provision. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from chalaq Definition smooth NASB Translation flattering (2), smooth (2), smoother (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חָלָק adjective smooth — 1 literal אִישׁ חָלָק Genesis 27:11 (J), smooth man (opposed to אישׁ שָׂעִר); הָהָר הֶחָלָק Joshua 11:17; Joshua 12:7 the bald mountain (both D); southern limit of Josephus' conquest, identification dubious; (1) white cliffs 8 miles south of Dead Sea, and (2) Mt. Mâdara southwest from Pass es-‚afâ are proposed, see Di.; as substantive חַלְּקֵינַֿחַל Isaiah 57:6 (see I. חֵלֶק, 4) smooth (stones) of a brook-bed (ravine, wady), i.e. thou worshippest common round stones (contempt., see Che Di). 2 figurative of mouth uttering smooth words וְחָלָק מִשֶּׁמֶן חִכָּהּ Proverbs 5:3; compare Proverbs 26:28. 3 as substantive = flattery מִקְסָם חָלָק Ezekiel 12:24 divination of flattery. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance flattering, smooth From chalaq; smooth (especially of tongue) -- flattering, smooth. see HEBREW chalaq Forms and Transliterations וְחָלָ֖ק וחלק חָ֝לָ֗ק חָלָ֑ק חָלָֽק׃ חלק חלק׃ chaLak ḥā·lāq ḥālāq vechaLak wə·ḥā·lāq wəḥālāq Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Genesis 27:11 HEB: וְאָנֹכִ֖י אִ֥ישׁ חָלָֽק׃ NAS: is a hairy man and I am a smooth man. KJV: man, and I [am] a smooth man: INT: I man smooth Proverbs 5:3 HEB: שִׂפְתֵ֣י זָרָ֑ה וְחָלָ֖ק מִשֶּׁ֣מֶן חִכָּֽהּ׃ NAS: drip honey And smoother than oil KJV: and her mouth [is] smoother than oil: INT: the lips of an adulteress and smoother oil speech Proverbs 26:28 HEB: דַכָּ֑יו וּפֶ֥ה חָ֝לָ֗ק יַעֲשֶׂ֥ה מִדְחֶֽה׃ NAS: those it crushes, And a flattering mouth KJV: [those that are] afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth INT: crushes mouth flattering works ruin Ezekiel 12:24 HEB: שָׁ֖וְא וּמִקְסַ֣ם חָלָ֑ק בְּת֖וֹךְ בֵּ֥ית NAS: vision or flattering divination KJV: vision nor flattering divination INT: vain divination flattering within the house 4 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 2509 4 Occurrences ḥā·lāq — 3 Occ. wə·ḥā·lāq — 1 Occ.