חֵלָ֑אמָ/ה
𐤇𐤋𐤀𐤌/𐤄
Cheylam
to Helam
A toponym referring to a locality, likely a fortified settlement, named 'Chelam' (Chêylâm), mentioned in 2 Samuel 10:16-17 as the site of a battle between Aramean and Israelite forces. The name is constructed from the root חַיִל, often denoting strength or military prowess, suggesting a place associated either with fortification or martial capability. The semantic range is limited to this geographic designation within the biblical text.
2 Samuel 10:17 · Word #11
Lexicon H2431
| Lemma | חֵילָם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤉𐤋𐤌 |
| Transliteration | Cheylam |
| Strong's | H2431 |
| Definition | A toponym referring to a locality, likely a fortified settlement, named 'Chelam' (Chêylâm), mentioned in 2 Samuel 10:16-17 as the site of a battle between Aramean and Israelite forces. The name is constructed from the root חַיִל, often denoting strength or military prowess, suggesting a place associated either with fortification or martial capability. The semantic range is limited to this geographic designation within the biblical text. |
Morphology HNp/Sd
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | to Helam |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2431-01
toward Strength-Place
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, singular; toponym with directional he (locative suffix) indicating motion toward the place. |
| Rendering Rationale | The toponym is derived from the root חיל, conveying strength or military force, so it is rendered as "Strength-Place" to preserve the root sense. The final directional -ה (he locale) is reflected by "toward," marking movement to this locality. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Cheylam
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: toward Strength-Place |