Strong's H2465 · Hebrew
חֶלֶד
cheled · /kheh'-led/
Definition
life (as a fleeting portion of time); hence, the world (as transient)
KJV: age, short time, world.
Root / derivation: from an unused root apparently meaning to glide swiftly;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חֶלֶד across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms4 verses
From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes. which are: or, by they: or, their children are full
Psalms 39:5Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah. at: Heb. settled
Psalms 49:1To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world: for: or, of
Psalms 89:47Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain?
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2465 (cheled) mean?
life (as a fleeting portion of time); hence, the world (as transient)
How many times does H2465 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2465 (חֶלֶד) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “age.”
How is cheled translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2465 is rendered as “age” (2×), “world” (2×), “short” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word חֶלֶד come from?
from an unused root apparently meaning to glide swiftly;