חַלֹּת֙
𐤇𐤋𐤕
chalot
cakes
from חָלַל; a cake (as usually punctured); cake.
Leviticus 7:13 · Word #2
Lexicon H2471
| Lemma | חַלָּה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤋𐤄 |
| Transliteration | challâh |
| Strong's | H2471 |
| In-context | cakes |
Morphology HNcfpc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
SIBI-P1 H2471-03
pierced cakes
| Root | חלל (ḥ-l-l) |
| Core Meanings | to pierce, bore through, hollow out; to profane, make common; to begin |
| Semantic Range | perforated cakes, ring-shaped loaves, sacrificial bread-cakes used in offerings, especially in cultic contexts |
| Conceptual Significance | חַלּוֹת are closely associated with grain offerings and priestly portions in the sacrificial system, symbolizing consecrated sustenance. Their prepared, pierced form reflects intentional offering and dedication, linking everyday bread with sacred service in Israel’s worship. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common feminine plural absolute (HNcfpa) in most occurrences; once feminine plural construct (HNcfpc). Singular form: חַלָּה. No pronominal suffixes in these forms. |
| Rendering Rationale | חַלּוֹת is the feminine plural form of חַלָּה, a noun derived from the root חלל in its sense of piercing or hollowing. Rendering it as "pierced cakes" preserves both the concrete root imagery (something perforated or hollowed) and the feminine plural morphology indicated by HNcfpa/HNcfpc. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root חלל (to pierce, bore through, hollow out; to profane, make common; to begin)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H2490-01 |
achalel | I will profane |
H2490-02 |
achel | I will make a beginning |
H2491-01 |
bachalal | a pierced man |
Word Usage (14 occurrences of H2471)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exodus 29:2 | וְ/חַלֹּ֤ת | vechalot | and cakes |
| Exodus 29:23 | וַֽ/חַלַּ֨ת | vachalat | and one cake |
| Leviticus 2:4 | חַלּ֤וֹת | chalot | cakes |