2429. chayil

Strong's Lexicon

chayil: Strength, valor, wealth, army, capability

Original Word: חַיִל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: chayil
Pronunciation: khah'-yil
Phonetic Spelling: (khah'-yil)
Definition: Strength, valor, wealth, army, capability
Meaning: an army, strength

Word Origin: Derived from the root חוּל (chul), which can mean to twist, whirl, dance, writhe, or travail.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2479 (ischus): Strength, might

- G1411 (dunamis): Power, ability

- G2904 (kratos): Strength, might

Usage: The Hebrew word "chayil" encompasses a range of meanings related to strength and capability. It is often used to describe physical strength, military might, wealth, and moral valor. In the context of individuals, it can refer to a person's ability, efficiency, or virtue. In a military context, it denotes an army or force. The term is also used to describe wealth or resources, indicating the power or influence that comes with material abundance.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, "chayil" was a significant concept, reflecting the values of strength and capability that were essential for survival and success. The term was often associated with warriors and leaders who demonstrated physical prowess and strategic acumen. It also applied to individuals of noble character and moral integrity, such as the "woman of valor" in Proverbs 31. The concept of "chayil" was integral to the community's understanding of leadership, heroism, and prosperity.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to chayil
Definition
power, strength, army
NASB Translation
aloud (1), arms (1), army (1), host (1), loudly (1), valiant (1).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

aloud, army, most mighty, power

(Aramaic) corresponding to chayil; an army, or strength -- aloud, army, X most (mighty), power.

see HEBREW chayil

Forms and Transliterations

בְּחֵ֣יל בְּחַ֔יִל בְחַ֜יִל בְחַיְלֵ֔הּ בְחָ֑יִל בחיל בחילה וְחָֽיִל׃ וחיל׃ חַ֙יִל֙ חיל bə·ḥa·yil ḇə·ḥa·yil ḇə·ḥā·yil ḇə·ḥay·lêh bə·ḥêl beChayil beCheil bəḥayil ḇəḥayil ḇəḥāyil ḇəḥaylêh bəḥêl chayil ḥa·yil ḥayil veChayil vechayLeh wə·ḥā·yil wəḥāyil

Englishman's Concordance

Ezra 4:23
HEB: הִמּ֖וֹ בְּאֶדְרָ֥ע וְחָֽיִל׃ ס
NAS: and stopped them by force of arms.
KJV: to cease by force and power.
INT: them force of arms

Daniel 3:4
HEB: וְכָרוֹזָ֖א קָרֵ֣א בְחָ֑יִל לְכ֤וֹן אָֽמְרִין֙
NAS: Then the herald loudly proclaimed:
KJV: cried aloud, To you it is commanded,
INT: the herald proclaimed loudly the command peoples

Daniel 3:20
HEB: וּלְגֻבְרִ֤ין גִּבָּֽרֵי־ חַ֙יִל֙ דִּ֣י בְחַיְלֵ֔הּ
NAS: certain valiant warriors
KJV: And he commanded the most mighty men
INT: certain warriors valiant who his army

Daniel 3:20
HEB: חַ֙יִל֙ דִּ֣י בְחַיְלֵ֔הּ אֲמַר֙ לְכַפָּתָ֔ה
NAS: who [were] in his army to tie
KJV: men that [were] in his army to bind
INT: valiant who his army commanded to tie

Daniel 4:14
HEB: קָרֵ֨א בְחַ֜יִל וְכֵ֣ן אָמַ֗ר
KJV: He cried aloud, and said thus,
INT: shouted aloud follows and spoke

Daniel 4:35
HEB: וּֽכְמִצְבְּיֵ֗הּ עָבֵד֙ בְּחֵ֣יל שְׁמַיָּ֔א [וְדָאֲרֵי
NAS: to His will in the host of heaven
KJV: according to his will in the army of heaven,
INT: to his will does the host of heaven dwell

Daniel 5:7
HEB: קָרֵ֤א מַלְכָּא֙ בְּחַ֔יִל לְהֶֽעָלָה֙ לְאָ֣שְׁפַיָּ֔א
NAS: called aloud to bring
KJV: cried aloud to bring
INT: called the king aloud to bring the conjurers

7 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2429
7 Occurrences

bə·ḥa·yil — 1 Occ.
bə·ḥêl — 1 Occ.
ḥa·yil — 1 Occ.
wə·ḥā·yil — 3 Occ.
ḇə·ḥay·lêh — 1 Occ.