Strong's Lexicon Chelets: Armor, breastplate Original Word: חֵלֶץ Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be smooth or polished Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of armor is "θώραξ" (thorax), Strong's Greek #2382, which also means breastplate or armor, as seen in Ephesians 6:14, "Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place." Usage: The term "Chelets" refers to a type of protective gear, specifically armor or a breastplate, used in ancient warfare. It signifies the physical protection worn by soldiers to guard against enemy attacks. In the biblical context, it is often used metaphorically to describe spiritual protection or preparedness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, as in many ancient cultures, armor was a crucial part of a soldier's equipment. It was typically made from metal or leather and designed to protect vital organs during battle. The concept of armor also held symbolic significance, representing strength, protection, and divine safeguarding. The use of armor in biblical texts often parallels spiritual readiness and the protection provided by faith and righteousness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chalats Definition two Isr. NASB Translation Helez (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֶ֫לֶץ proper name, masculine (vigour) 1 one of David's heroes 2 Samuel 23:26, ᵐ5 Σελλης, A Ελλης, ᵐ5L Ξαλλης; = 1 Chronicles 11:27 ᵐ5 Ξελλης, ᵐ5L Ελλης; also 1 Chronicles 27:10 ᵐ5 Ξεσλης, A ᵐ5L Ξελλης (in both, Baer חֶלֶץ, van d. H. חֵלֶץ). 2 man of Judah 1 Chronicles 2:39 = חָ֑לֶץ 1 Chronicles 2:39 ᵐ5 Ξελλης, ᵐ5L Αλλαν. חֵ֫לֶץ proper name, masculine see חֶלֶץ above Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Helez Or Chelets {khay'-lets; from chalats; perhaps, strength; Chelets, the name of two Israelites -- Helez. see HEBREW chalats Forms and Transliterations וְחֶ֖לֶץ וחלץ חֶ֖לֶץ חֶ֚לֶץ חֶ֥לֶץ חָ֔לֶץ חלץ Chaletz Cheletz ḥā·leṣ ḥāleṣ ḥe·leṣ ḥeleṣ veCheletz wə·ḥe·leṣ wəḥeleṣLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 23:26 HEB: חֶ֚לֶץ הַפַּלְטִ֔י עִירָ֥א NAS: Helez the Paltite, Ira KJV: Helez the Paltite, Ira INT: Helez the Paltite Ira 1 Chronicles 2:39 1 Chronicles 2:39 1 Chronicles 11:27 1 Chronicles 27:10 5 Occurrences |
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