הֶ/חָ֑יִל

𐤄/𐤇𐤉𐤋

Chayil

the valiant

The primary lexical meaning of חַיִל (chayil) is 'strength' or 'capacity,' often manifested in contexts of military power, competence, or material resources. It denotes the quality or state of being strong, effective, or capable, whether in physical, social, or economic domains. In specific contexts, it can refer to military forces (army, host), personal valor or heroism, moral worthiness, or material wealth and substance.

H2428

Judges 21:10 · Word #9

Lexicon H2428

Lemmaחַיִל
Lemma (Paleo)𐤇𐤉𐤋
TransliterationChayil
Strong'sH2428
DefinitionThe primary lexical meaning of חַיִל (chayil) is 'strength' or 'capacity,' often manifested in contexts of military power, competence, or material resources. It denotes the quality or state of being strong, effective, or capable, whether in physical, social, or economic domains. In specific contexts, it can refer to military forces (army, host), personal valor or heroism, moral worthiness, or material wealth and substance.

Morphology HTd/Ncmsa 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 a — Absolute — The noun stands independently

Common Translation

Phrasethe valiant

SIBI-P1 Translation H2428-15

the strength

Morphological NotesNoun, common masculine singular absolute with definite article (הַ).
Rendering RationaleThe noun חַיִל derives from the root חיל meaning "to be strong" or "to have capacity." In masculine singular absolute with the definite article, it denotes the concrete or abstract quality of strength or capability as a substantive entity.

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SILEX v2

SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)

the valiant

Same as P1No — adjusted for context
RationaleP1 'the strength' is too generic. In this context, 'chayil' refers specifically to valiant men (men of valor, military might), so 'the valiant' is more accurate.
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