Strong's H2500 · Hebrew
חֵלֶף
chêleph · /klay'-lef/
Definition
properly, exchange; hence (as preposition) instead of
KJV: [idiom] for.
Root / derivation: from H2498 (חָלַף);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חֵלֶף across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Numbers2 verses
And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, for their service which they serve, even the service of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Numbers 18:31And ye shall eat it in every place, ye and your households: for it is your reward for your service in the tabernacle of the congregation.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2500 (chêleph) mean?
properly, exchange; hence (as preposition) instead of
How many times does H2500 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2500 (חֵלֶף) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “for.”
How is chêleph translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2500 is rendered as “for” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word חֵלֶף come from?
from H2498 (חָלַף);