חֵלֶד
𐤇𐤋𐤃
Cheled
H2466 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Proper noun: Heled (חֵלֶד), a personal name referring to an Israelite individual. Unlike the common noun חֶלֶד, meaning 'life, lifetime, world,' the form חֵלֶד functions solely as a personal name and does not retain the broader generic senses. Its usage is confined to a specific person in the biblical genealogies.
Semantic Range
Heled (personal name, Israelite), does not bear the meanings of the common noun (life, lifetime, world)
Root / Etymology
From the root ח-ל-ד (חלד), associated with the meaning 'to last, to live, to exist for a duration.' The common noun חֶלֶד refers to 'life' or 'lifetime,' and may, in some contexts, mean 'world' as in the span of human life. In the case of the personal name חֵלֶד, the name is most likely derived from this root, possibly bearing the connotation of endurance or duration of life.
Historical & Contextual Notes
The personal name חֵלֶד (Heled) appears in genealogical lists, specifically as one of David's warriors in 1 Chronicles 11:30 and 27:15. It is distinct from the common noun חֶלֶד, though likely sharing etymological origins. The trend of personal names bearing abstract nouns or qualities (such as life, steadfastness, endurance) is attested elsewhere in biblical Hebrew. English traditions sometimes render the name as 'Heled,' closely preserving the original form. The variant spelling חֶלֶד as a common noun should not be confused with the personal name חֵלֶד; context in the Hebrew text determines the distinction.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
the same as חֶלֶד; Cheled, an Israelite; Heled.
Bantu Hebrew
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חלד (ḥ-l-d) — to last, endure, live, exist for a span
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H2465 | חֶלֶד | fleeting life-span |
| H2467 | חֹלֶד | the slinking-weasel |
| H2468 | חֻלְדָּה | Huldah |
| H2469 | חֶלְדַּי | Cheldai |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2466-01 |
חֵ֥לֶד | cheled | HNp |
Heled | Heled | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2466-01 |
1 Chronicles 11:30 | חֵ֥לֶד | cheled | HNp |
Heled | Heled |