Strong's H2426 · Hebrew
חֵיל
chêyl · /khale/
Definition
an army; also (by analogy,) an intrenchment
KJV: army, bulwark, host, [phrase] poor, rampart, trench, wall.
Root / derivation: or (shortened) חֵל; a collateral form of H2428 (חַיִל);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חֵיל across 10 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Kings1 verse
Psalms2 verses
Isaiah2 verses
In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks.
Isaiah 36:2And the king of Assyria sent Rabshakeh from Lachish to Jerusalem unto king Hezekiah with a great army. And he stood by the conduit of the upper pool in the highway of the fuller's field.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2426 (chêyl) mean?
an army; also (by analogy,) an intrenchment
How many times does H2426 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2426 (חֵיל) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “host.”
How is chêyl translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2426 is rendered as “host” (2×), “rampart” (2×), “army” (1×), “bulwarks” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word חֵיל come from?
or (shortened) חֵל; a collateral form of H2428 (חַיִל);