Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H2505

Strong's H2505 · Hebrew

חָלַק

châlaq · /khaw-lak'/

Number
H2505
Language
Hebrew
Original word
חָלַק
Transliteration
châlaq
Pronunciation
khaw-lak'
KJV occurrences
64 verses

Definition

to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones were used for lots) to apportion or separate

KJV: deal, distribute, divide, flatter, give, (have, im-) part(-ner), take away a portion, receive, separate self, (be) smooth(-er).

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חָלַק across 64 verses.

divided21×
divide18×
flattereth5×
part3×
dealt2×
distributed2×
parted2×
distribute1×
distributeth1×
dividing1×
flatter1×
given1×
imparted1×
partner1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

64 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis3 verses
Exodus1 verse
Numbers3 verses
Deuteronomy2 verses
Joshua7 verses
Joshua 13:7

Now therefore divide this land for an inheritance unto the nine tribes, and the half tribe of Manasseh,

Joshua 14:5

As the LORD commanded Moses, so the children of Israel did, and they divided the land.

Joshua 18:2

And there remained among the children of Israel seven tribes, which had not yet received their inheritance.

Joshua 18:5

And they shall divide it into seven parts: Judah shall abide in their coast on the south, and the house of Joseph shall abide in their coasts on the north.

Joshua 18:10

And Joshua cast lots for them in Shiloh before the LORD: and there Joshua divided the land unto the children of Israel according to their divisions.

Joshua 19:51

These are the inheritances, which Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the heads of the fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel, divided for an inheritance by lot in Shiloh before the LORD, at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation. So they made an end of dividing the country.

Joshua 22:8

And he spake unto them, saying, Return with much riches unto your tents, and with very much cattle, with silver, and with gold, and with brass, and with iron, and with very much raiment: divide the spoil of your enemies with your brethren.

Judges1 verse
1 Samuel1 verse
2 Samuel2 verses
1 Kings2 verses
1 Chronicles5 verses
1 Chronicles 16:3

And he dealt to every one of Israel, both man and woman, to every one a loaf of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine.

1 Chronicles 23:6

And David divided them into courses among the sons of Levi, namely, Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. courses: Heb. divisions

1 Chronicles 24:3

And David distributed them, both Zadok of the sons of Eleazar, and Ahimelech of the sons of Ithamar, according to their offices in their service.

1 Chronicles 24:4

And there were more chief men found of the sons of Eleazar than of the sons of Ithamar; and thus were they divided. Among the sons of Eleazar there were sixteen chief men of the house of their fathers, and eight among the sons of Ithamar according to the house of their fathers.

1 Chronicles 24:5

Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another; for the governors of the sanctuary, and governors of the house of God, were of the sons of Eleazar, and of the sons of Ithamar.

2 Chronicles2 verses
Nehemiah2 verses
Job4 verses
Psalms7 verses
Psalms 5:9

For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue. faithfulness: or, stedfastness their mouth: Heb. his mouth, that is, the mouth of any of them very: Heb. wickednesses

Psalms 22:18

They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.

Psalms 36:2

For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful. until: Heb. to find his iniquity to hate

Psalms 55:21

The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.

Psalms 60:6

God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.

Psalms 68:12

Kings of armies did flee apace: and she that tarried at home divided the spoil. did: Heb. did flee, did flee

Psalms 108:7

God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.

Proverbs7 verses
Isaiah5 verses
Isaiah 9:3

Thou hast multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, and as men rejoice when they divide the spoil. not: or, to him

Isaiah 33:23

Thy tacklings are loosed; they could not well strengthen their mast, they could not spread the sail: then is the prey of a great spoil divided; the lame take the prey. Thy: or, They have forsaken thy tacklings

Isaiah 34:17

And he hath cast the lot for them, and his hand hath divided it unto them by line: they shall possess it for ever, from generation to generation shall they dwell therein.

Isaiah 41:7

So the carpenter encouraged the goldsmith, and he that smootheth with the hammer him that smote the anvil, saying, It is ready for the sodering: and he fastened it with nails, that it should not be moved. goldsmith: or, founder him: or, the smiting saying: or, saying of the soder, It is good

Isaiah 53:12

Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

Jeremiah1 verse
Lamentations1 verse
Ezekiel2 verses
Daniel1 verse
Hosea1 verse
Joel1 verse
Amos1 verse
Micah1 verse
Zechariah1 verse

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Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H2505 (châlaq) mean?

to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones were used for lots) to apportion or separate

How many times does H2505 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H2505 (חָלַק) appears in 64 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “divided.”

How is châlaq translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H2505 is rendered as “divided” (21×), “divide” (18×), “flattereth” (5×), “part” (3×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word חָלַק come from?

a primitive root;