Strong's H2459 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: חֶלֶב (cheleb)

Pronunciation: kheh'-leb

POS: kheh'-leb Morph: n-m

Exegesis: or ; from an unused root meaning to be fat;

Definition: or חֵלֶב; from an unused root meaning to be fat; fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part; [idiom] best, fat(-ness), [idiom] finest, grease, marrow.

KJV Usage: [idiom] best, fat(-ness), [idiom] finest, grease, marrow.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) fat
• 2. 1a) fat (of humans)
• 3. 1b) fat (of beasts)
• 4. 1c) choicest, best part, abundance (of products of the land)

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G536
• GREEK G2378
• GREEK G3452

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