Strong's H2505 · Hebrew
חָלַק
châlaq · /khaw-lak'/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
64 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis3 verses
And he divided himself against them, he and his servants, by night, and smote them, and pursued them unto Hobah, which is on the left hand of Damascus.
Genesis 49:7Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce; and their wrath, for it was cruel: I will divide them in Jacob, and scatter them in Israel.
Genesis 49:27Benjamin shall ravin as a wolf: in the morning he shall devour the prey, and at night he shall divide the spoil.
Numbers3 verses
Unto these the land shall be divided for an inheritance according to the number of names.
Numbers 26:55Notwithstanding the land shall be divided by lot: according to the names of the tribes of their fathers they shall inherit.
Numbers 26:56According to the lot shall the possession thereof be divided between many and few.
Deuteronomy2 verses
And lest thou lift up thine eyes unto heaven, and when thou seest the sun, and the moon, and the stars, even all the host of heaven, shouldest be driven to worship them, and serve them, which the LORD thy God hath divided unto all nations under the whole heaven. divided: or, imparted
Deuteronomy 29:26For they went and served other gods, and worshipped them, gods whom they knew not, and whom he had not given unto them: whom he: or, who had not given to them any portion given: Heb. divided
Joshua7 verses
Now therefore divide this land for an inheritance unto the nine tribes, and the half tribe of Manasseh,
Joshua 14:5As the LORD commanded Moses, so the children of Israel did, and they divided the land.
Joshua 18:2And there remained among the children of Israel seven tribes, which had not yet received their inheritance.
Joshua 18:5And 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 18:10And 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 19:51These 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 22:8And 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.
2 Samuel2 verses
And he dealt among all the people, even among the whole multitude of Israel, as well to the women as men, to every one a cake of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine. So all the people departed every one to his house.
2 Samuel 19:29And the king said unto him, Why speakest thou any more of thy matters? I have said, Thou and Ziba divide the land.
1 Kings2 verses
Then were the people of Israel divided into two parts: half of the people followed Tibni the son of Ginath, to make him king; and half followed Omri.
1 Kings 18:6So they divided the land between them to pass throughout it: Ahab went one way by himself, and Obadiah went another way by himself.
1 Chronicles5 verses
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 23:6And David divided them into courses among the sons of Levi, namely, Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. courses: Heb. divisions
1 Chronicles 24:3And 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 24:4And 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 24:5Thus 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
Also Jehoiada appointed the offices of the house of the LORD by the hand of the priests the Levites, whom David had distributed in the house of the LORD, to offer the burnt offerings of the LORD, as it is written in the law of Moses, with rejoicing and with singing, as it was ordained by David. as it was: Heb. by the hands of David
2 Chronicles 28:21For Ahaz took away a portion out of the house of the LORD, and out of the house of the king, and of the princes, and gave it unto the king of Assyria: but he helped him not.
Nehemiah2 verses
Moreover thou gavest them kingdoms and nations, and didst divide them into corners: so they possessed the land of Sihon, and the land of the king of Heshbon, and the land of Og king of Bashan.
Nehemiah 13:13And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were counted faithful, and their office was to distribute unto their brethren. treasuries: or, storehouses next: Heb. at their hand their office: Heb. it was upon them
Job4 verses
How oft is the candle of the wicked put out! and how oft cometh their destruction upon them! God distributeth sorrows in his anger. candle: or, lamp
Job 27:17He may prepare it, but the just shall put it on, and the innocent shall divide the silver.
Job 38:24By what way is the light parted, which scattereth the east wind upon the earth?
Job 39:17Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he imparted to her understanding.
Psalms7 verses
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 22:18They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.
Psalms 36:2For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful. until: Heb. to find his iniquity to hate
Psalms 55:21The 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 60:6God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.
Psalms 68:12Kings of armies did flee apace: and she that tarried at home divided the spoil. did: Heb. did flee, did flee
Psalms 108:7God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.
Proverbs7 verses
To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flattereth with her words;
Proverbs 7:5That they may keep thee from the strange woman, from the stranger which flattereth with her words.
Proverbs 16:19Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Proverbs 17:2A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.
Proverbs 28:23He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
Proverbs 29:5A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
Proverbs 29:24Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
Isaiah5 verses
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 33:23Thy 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 34:17And 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 41:7So 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 53:12Therefore 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.
Ezekiel2 verses
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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;