Strong's H2489 · Hebrew
חֵלְכָא
chêlᵉkâʼ · /khay-lek-aw'/
Definition
a wretch, i.e. unfortunate
KJV: poor.
Root / derivation: or חֵלְכָה; apparently from an unused root probably meaning to be dark or (figuratively) unhappy;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חֵלְכָא across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms2 verses
He sitteth in the lurking places of the villages: in the secret places doth he murder the innocent: his eyes are privily set against the poor. are: Heb. hide themselves
Psalms 10:14Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless. committeth: Heb. leaveth
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2489 (chêlᵉkâʼ) mean?
a wretch, i.e. unfortunate
How many times does H2489 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2489 (חֵלְכָא) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “poor.”
How is chêlᵉkâʼ translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2489 is rendered as “poor” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word חֵלְכָא come from?
or חֵלְכָה; apparently from an unused root probably meaning to be dark or (figuratively) unhappy;