חַ֫יִל

cha.yilNoun (Masculine)H2428

strength: soldiers

From: from H2342 (חוּל);

Short Definition

probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength

Full Lexicon Entry

soldiers/army 1) strength, might, efficiency, wealth, army 1a) strength 1b) ability, efficiency 1c) wealth 1d) force, army

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology H:N-M

DescriptionH:N-M

Occurrences

212 times

Appears 212 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Jeremiah
29
1 Chronicles
23
2 Chronicles
21
2 Kings
16
Ezk
12

Key Passages

  • 1 Chronicles 10:12
  • 2 Chronicles 16:7
  • 2 Samuel 24:2
  • Isaiah 30:6
  • Jeremiah 52:8

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