Strong's H2487 · Hebrew
חֲלִיפָה
chălîyphâh · /khal-ee-faw'/
Definition
alternation
KJV: change, course.
Root / derivation: from H2498 (חָלַף);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חֲלִיפָה across 11 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Judges3 verses
And Samson said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you: if ye can certainly declare it me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty change of garments: sheets: or, shirts
Judges 14:13But if ye cannot declare it me, then shall ye give me thirty sheets and thirty change of garments. And they said unto him, Put forth thy riddle, that we may hear it. sheets: or, shirts
Judges 14:19And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and slew thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave change of garments unto them which expounded the riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father's house. spoil: or, apparel
2 Kings3 verses
And the king of Syria said, Go to, go, and I will send a letter unto the king of Israel. And he departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of raiment. with: Heb. in his hand
2 Kings 5:22And he said, All is well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there be come to me from mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments.
2 Kings 5:23And Naaman said, Be content, take two talents. And he urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of garments, and laid them upon two of his servants; and they bare them before him.
Job2 verses
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2487 (chălîyphâh) mean?
alternation
How many times does H2487 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2487 (חֲלִיפָה) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “changes.”
How is chălîyphâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2487 is rendered as “changes” (7×), “change” (4×), “courses” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word חֲלִיפָה come from?
from H2498 (חָלַף);