◄ 2455. chol ►
Strong's Lexicon chol: sand Original Word: חֹל Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: chol Pronunciation: khole Phonetic Spelling: (khole) Definition: exposed, profane Meaning: The term חֹל (chol) primarily denotes something that is exposed or profane. It is used to describe that which is common, ordinary, or not set apart for sacred purposes. Word Origin: Derived from the root חָלַל (chalal), which means to bore, pierce, or wound, and by extension, to profane or defile. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 953: βέβηλος (bebelos) • This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe something that is profane or irreverent, often in contrast to what is sacred or holy. It carries a similar connotation to חֹל (chol) in emphasizing the distinction between the sacred and the common. Usage: The word חֹל (chol) is used in the Hebrew Bible to contrast the sacred with the secular or profane. It often appears in contexts where the distinction between holy and common is emphasized, particularly in the laws and rituals concerning the tabernacle and temple worship. Context: The Hebrew term חֹל (chol) is frequently employed in the Old Testament to delineate the boundary between the sacred and the profane. This distinction is crucial in the Levitical laws, where priests are instructed to teach the Israelites the difference between the holy and the common (Leviticus 10:10). The concept of חֹל (chol) underscores the importance of maintaining purity and reverence in worship and daily life. In Ezekiel 22:26, the prophet rebukes the priests for failing to distinguish between the holy and the profane, highlighting the societal decay that results from such negligence. The term also appears in contexts where the Sabbath is profaned by ordinary work (Nehemiah 13:17). The Berean Standard Bible translates חֹל (chol) in these contexts to convey the idea of something being defiled or treated as common, emphasizing the need for holiness and separation unto God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from chalal Definition profaneness, commonness NASB Translation common use (1), ordinary (2), profane (8). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֹל noun [masculine] profaneness, commonness; — לֶחֶם חֹל 1 Samuel 21:5, דֶּרֶךְ חֹל V:6; in concrete sense, opposed to קֹדֶשׁ Leviticus 10:10 (P), Ezekiel 22:26; Ezekiel 42:20; Ezekiel 44:23; Ezekiel 48:15. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance common, profane place, unholy From chalal; properly, exposed; hence, profane -- common, profane (place), unholy. see HEBREW chalal Forms and Transliterations הַחֹ֑ל החל חֹ֔ל חֹ֖ל חֹֽל־ חל חל־ לְחֹ֑ל לְחֹֽל׃ לְחֹל֙ לחל לחל׃ chol ha·ḥōl haChol haḥōl ḥōl ḥōl- lə·ḥōl leChol ləḥōl Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Leviticus 10:10 HEB: הַקֹּ֖דֶשׁ וּבֵ֣ין הַחֹ֑ל וּבֵ֥ין הַטָּמֵ֖א NAS: the holy and the profane, and between KJV: between holy and unholy, and between unclean INT: the holy and between and the profane between the unclean 1 Samuel 21:5 HEB: אֵֽין־ לֶ֥חֶם חֹ֖ל אֶל־ תַּ֣חַת NAS: were holy, though it was an ordinary journey; KJV: and [the bread is] in a manner common, yea, though it were sanctified INT: else bread an ordinary about Thahash 1 Samuel 21:6 HEB: וְהוּא֙ דֶּ֣רֶךְ חֹ֔ל וְאַ֕ף כִּ֥י INT: he along common yet its Ezekiel 22:26 HEB: בֵּֽין־ קֹ֤דֶשׁ לְחֹל֙ לֹ֣א הִבְדִּ֔ילוּ NAS: the holy and the profane, and they have not taught KJV: between the holy and profane, neither have they shewed INT: between things and the profane no have made Ezekiel 42:20 HEB: בֵּ֥ין הַקֹּ֖דֶשׁ לְחֹֽל׃ NAS: between the holy and the profane. KJV: between the sanctuary and the profane place. INT: between the holy and the profane Ezekiel 44:23 HEB: בֵּ֥ין קֹ֖דֶשׁ לְחֹ֑ל וּבֵין־ טָמֵ֥א NAS: the holy and the profane, and cause them to discern KJV: [the difference] between the holy and profane, and cause them to discern INT: between the holy and the profane between the unclean Ezekiel 48:15 HEB: וְעֶשְׂרִים֙ אֶ֔לֶף חֹֽל־ ה֣וּא לָעִ֔יר NAS: in length, shall be for common use for the city, KJV: thousand, shall be a profane [place] for the city, INT: and twenty thousand common he the city 7 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 2455 7 Occurrences ḥōl — 3 Occ. ha·ḥōl — 1 Occ. lə·ḥōl — 3 Occ.