הֶ/חָ֑יִל
𐤄/𐤇𐤉𐤋
Chayil
of the army
The primary lexical meaning of חַיִל (chayil) is 'strength' or 'capacity,' often manifested in contexts of military power, competence, or material resources. It denotes the quality or state of being strong, effective, or capable, whether in physical, social, or economic domains. In specific contexts, it can refer to military forces (army, host), personal valor or heroism, moral worthiness, or material wealth and substance.
2 Samuel 24:4 · Word #8
Lexicon H2428
| Lemma | חַיִל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤉𐤋 |
| Transliteration | Chayil |
| Strong's | H2428 |
| Definition | The primary lexical meaning of חַיִל (chayil) is 'strength' or 'capacity,' often manifested in contexts of military power, competence, or material resources. It denotes the quality or state of being strong, effective, or capable, whether in physical, social, or economic domains. In specific contexts, it can refer to military forces (army, host), personal valor or heroism, moral worthiness, or material wealth and substance. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of the army |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2428-15
the strength
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common masculine singular absolute with definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חַיִל derives from the root חיל meaning "to be strong" or "to have capacity." In masculine singular absolute with the definite article, it denotes the concrete or abstract quality of strength or capability as a substantive entity. |
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