חָלַק

cha.laqVerbH2505

to divide

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones were used for lots) to apportion or separate

to divide, share, plunder, allot, apportion, assign 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to divide, apportion 1a2) to assign, distribute 1a3) to assign, impart 1a4) to share 1a5) to divide up, plunder 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to divide oneself 1b2) to be divided 1b3) to assign, distribute 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to divide, apportion 1c2) to assign, distribute 1c3) to scatter 1d) (Pual) to be divided 1e) (Hiphil) to receive a portion or part 1f) (Hithpael) to divide among themselves

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

53 times

Appears 53 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Joshua

Proverbs

1 Chronicles

Isaiah

Job

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