Strong's Lexicon chalat: To decide, to determine, to make a decision Original Word: חָלַט Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for decision-making or determining can be found in words like "κρίνω" (krinō - Strong's Greek 2919), which means to judge or decide, and "διακρίνω" (diakrinō - Strong's Greek 1252), which means to distinguish or discern. Usage: The Hebrew verb "chalat" primarily conveys the act of making a firm decision or determination. It implies a sense of resolution and commitment to a particular course of action. In the context of the Old Testament, it often involves making a decisive choice or judgment, sometimes in legal or covenantal settings. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, decision-making was a critical aspect of leadership and governance. Decisions were often made by leaders, judges, or elders and were expected to be in alignment with God's laws and commandments. The concept of making a firm decision was integral to maintaining order and justice within the community. The Hebrew culture placed a high value on wisdom and discernment, which were essential qualities for making sound decisions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to catch NASB Translation catching (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חָלַט] verb only וַיַּחְלְטוּ הֲ מִמֶּנּוּ 1 Kings 20:33, read probably וַיַּחְלְטוּהָ מִמֶּנּוּ (compare ᵐ5 ἀνέλεξαν τὸν λόγον ἀπὸ τοῦ στόματος ἀτοῦ and StaG i. 445f.) and they snatched it from him, caught the word from his lips; Sta§ 529 a as Qal; Köi. 251 Ges§ 53. 3 R 4 and most as Hiph`il, with ִ omitted חלך (√ of following; possibly (si vera lectio) compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance catch A primitive root; to snatch at -- catch. Forms and Transliterations וַיַּחְלְט֣וּ ויחלטו vaiyachleTu way·yaḥ·lə·ṭū wayyaḥləṭūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 20:33 HEB: יְנַחֲשׁ֨וּ וַֽיְמַהֲר֜וּ וַיַּחְלְט֣וּ הֲמִמֶּ֗נּוּ וַיֹּֽאמְרוּ֙ NAS: and quickly catching his word said, KJV: whether [any thing would come] from him, and did hastily catch [it]: and they said, INT: took and quickly catching at said 1 Occurrence |
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be black (passing into figurative sense, unfortunate, in Hebrew), see BaePsa 10:8; compare Aramaic חֲשׁוֺח). 
