Strong's Lexicon cheleph: Exchange, change Original Word: חֵלֶף Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to change or exchange. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of exchange or change is "ἀντί" (anti - Strong's Greek 473), which means "instead of" or "in place of." Usage: The Hebrew word "cheleph" primarily denotes the concept of exchange or change. It is used in contexts where something is substituted or replaced by another. This term can imply a transaction or a transformation, often involving a trade or barter. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the concept of exchange was fundamental to daily life, encompassing trade, bartering, and even social and religious practices. The idea of exchange extended beyond mere economic transactions to include spiritual and moral exchanges, such as the exchange of sin for righteousness through sacrificial systems. Understanding "cheleph" within this context highlights the importance of balance and reciprocity in ancient Hebrew culture. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chalaph Definition an exchange NASB Translation return (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. חֵ֫לֶף noun [masculine] exchange, only construct, as preposition in return for (so הֲלַף,  , common in Aramaic e.g. Genesis 4:23 ᵑ7 ᵑ6 for Hebrew תַּחַת) — עֲבֹדָתָם ׳ח (עֲבֹדַתְכֶם) Numbers 18:21,31 (both P). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance for From chalaph; properly, exchange; hence (as preposition) instead of -- X for. see HEBREW chalaph Forms and Transliterations חֵ֤לֶף חֵ֥לֶף חלף Chelef ḥê·lep̄ ḥêlep̄Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 18:21 HEB: בְּיִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל לְנַחֲלָ֑ה חֵ֤לֶף עֲבֹֽדָתָם֙ אֲשֶׁר־ NAS: for an inheritance, in return for their service KJV: for an inheritance, for their service INT: Israel an inheritance return their service which Numbers 18:31 2 Occurrences |
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