חֵ֥לֶב
𐤇𐤋𐤁
cheleb
fat
Fat, specifically the fat portions of animals, especially those offered in sacrificial contexts; by extension, the best or most valuable part of something, as in produce, crops, or possessions. The term typically denotes the choice or richest portions both literally (in animal fat) and metaphorically (best portions in general).
Genesis 45:18 · Word #16
Lexicon H2459
| Lemma | חֶלֶב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤋𐤁 |
| Transliteration | cheleb |
| Strong's | H2459 |
| Definition | Fat, specifically the fat portions of animals, especially those offered in sacrificial contexts; by extension, the best or most valuable part of something, as in produce, crops, or possessions. The term typically denotes the choice or richest portions both literally (in animal fat) and metaphorically (best portions in general). |
Morphology HNcmsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | fat |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2459-08
fat of
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes fat, especially the rich fat portions of animals, and by extension the choicest part. The construct singular form requires the relational sense “fat of,” linking it to a following noun. |
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