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Lexicon :: Strong's H2502 - ḥālaṣ

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חָלַץ
Transliteration
ḥālaṣ
Pronunciation
khaw-lats'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 667,668

Strong’s Definitions

חָלַץ châlats, khaw-lats'; a primitive root; to pull off; hence (intensively) to strip, (reflexive) to depart; by implication, to deliver, equip (for fight); present, strengthen:—arm (self), (go, ready) armed (× man, soldier), deliver, draw out, make fat, loose, (ready) prepared, put off, take away, withdraw self.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 44x

The KJV translates Strong's H2502 in the following manner: deliver (15x), Arm (14x), loose (2x), armed men (2x), prepared (2x), take (2x), army (1x), make fat (1x), put off (1x), delivered out (1x), draw out (1x), armed soldiers (1x), withdrawn (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 44x
The KJV translates Strong's H2502 in the following manner: deliver (15x), Arm (14x), loose (2x), armed men (2x), prepared (2x), take (2x), army (1x), make fat (1x), put off (1x), delivered out (1x), draw out (1x), armed soldiers (1x), withdrawn (1x).

  1. to remove, draw out, draw off, take off, withdraw, equip (for war), arm for war, rescue, be rescued

    1. (Qal) equipped (participle)

    2. (Niphal)

      1. to be equipped

      2. to go equipped

      3. to be armed

    3. (Hiphil)

      1. to make strong, brace up

      2. to invigorate

  2. to draw off or out, withdraw

    1. (Qal)

      1. to draw, draw off

      2. to withdraw

    2. (Niphal)

      1. to be delivered

      2. to be saved

    3. (Piel)

      1. to pull out, tear out

      2. to rescue, deliver, set free

      3. to take away, plunder

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
חָלַץ châlats, khaw-lats'; a primitive root; to pull off; hence (intensively) to strip, (reflexive) to depart; by implication, to deliver, equip (for fight); present, strengthen:—arm (self), (go, ready) armed (× man, soldier), deliver, draw out, make fat, loose, (ready) prepared, put off, take away, withdraw self.
STRONGS H2502: Abbreviations
† I. חָלַץ verb draw off or out, withdraw, (Late Hebrew id.; Aramaic חֲלַץ; Zflo despoil, usually Pa. etc.; Phoenician proper name חלצבעל Baal has rescued, and חלץ alone; Arabic خَلَصَ withdraw, retire) —
Qal Perfect Hosea 5:6; וְחָֽלְצָה consecutive Deuteronomy 25:9; חָֽלְצוּ Lamentations 4:3; Imperfect 2nd person masculine singular תַּחֲלֹץ; Passive participle construct חֲלוּץ Deuteronomy 25:10; —
1. draw, draw off, with accusative of sandal Deuteronomy 25:9; Isaiah 20:2 (both followed by רֶגֶל with מִן), compare בֵּית חֲלוּץ הַנָּ֑עַל Deuteronomy 25:10; draw out, present the breast, of animal giving suck Lamentations 4:3.
2. intransitive withdraw (himself) followed by מִן Hosea 5:6.
Niph. Perfect be delivered נֶחֱלָ֑ץ Proverbs 11:8 (followed by מִן); Imperfect יֵחָלֵ֑צוּ Proverbs 11:9; יֵחָֽלְצוּן Psalm 60:7＝Psalm 108:7 (Ges§ 51. 2. R. 2).
Pi. Perfect חִלֵּץ Leviticus 14:43 etc.; Imperfect יְחַלֵּץ Job 36:15; וָאֲחַלְּצָה Psalm 7:5 (but on text see below near the end); suffix אֲחַלָּצְךָ Psalm 50:15; אֲחַלְּצֶ֫ךָּ Psalm 81:8, etc.; Imperative חַלְּצָה Psalm 6:5; חַלְּצֵנִי Psalm 119:153; Psalm 140:2; —
1. pull out, tear out Leviticus 14:40, 43 (P; stones from infested house).
2. rescue, deliver, with object person, but only in poetry; — followed by נפשׁי Psalm 6:5; Psalm 116:8 (מִמָּ֫וֶת); compare Psalm 140:2 (followed by מִן); absolute with accusative Psalm 18:20＝2 Samuel 22:20; Psalm 34:8; Psalm 50:15; Psalm 81:8; Psalm 91:15; Psalm 119:153; Job 36:15; וָאֲחַלְּצָה Psalm 7:5; followed by accusative, but I delivered AV Hup Ri, compare Ew; and spoiled, despoiled Ges Hi De Bae (but this only in Aramaic); < and oppressed (read וָֽֽֽאֶלְחְצָה) Krochm Dy Gr Che; (|| גָּמַלְתִּי רַע).

† II. [חָלַץ] verb equip for war (primary idea of strength, vigour, see Hiph., noun חֲלָצַיִם, and Assyrian ḫalṣu, fortification (SchrCOT Gloss AsrbAnnals ii. 52), compare ḫilṣu, belt, ZehnpfBAS i. 499; Aramaic Zwlo accinctus ad opus, strenuus, aTxvuZwlo fortitudo, strenuitas, Greek ὰνδρεία, > Thes Rob Ges SS who regard as＝I. חלץ in sense strip for battle, expeditus) —
Qal only Passive participle חָלוּץ Numbers 32:21 + 7 times, construct חֲלוּץ Numbers 32:27; plural חֲלוּצִים Numbers 32:30 + 2 times, construct חֲלוּצֵי 1 Chronicles 12:34 + 3 times; חֲלֻצֵי Isaiah 15:4; — equipped:
1. as adjective Numbers 32:30, 32; Deuteronomy 3:18.
2. as substantive singular collective Numbers 32:21 (JE; see Niph. Numbers 32:20) 2 Chronicles 20:21; 28:14, with article הֶח׳ Joshua 6:7, 9, 13 (JE); חֲלוּץ צָבָא Numbers 32:27 men equipped for war (JE), so הַמִּלְחָמָה ח׳ Numbers 32:29 (P); לַצָּבָא הֶחָ׳ 1 Chronicles 12:24 (23 van d. H); plural חֲלוּצֵי צָבָא Numbers 31:5 (P) 1 Chronicles 12:25 (24, van d. H.) 2 Chronicles 17:18; הַצּ׳ ח׳ Joshua 4:13 (P); note חֲלֻצֵי מוֺאָב Isaiah 15:4 warriors (equipped ones, Che men-at-arms) of Moab.
Niph. Imperfect 2nd person masculine plural תֵּחָֽלְצוּ Numbers 32:20, 1st person plural נֵחָלֵץ Numbers 32:17; Imperative הֵחָֽלְצוּ Numbers 31:3; be, or go equipped, followed by לִפְנֵי Numbers 32:17, 20 (both J E; see Qal Participle Numbers 32:21); followed by לַצָּבָא Numbers 31:3 (P; Niph. Imperative here surprising with מֵאִתְּכֶם, see Di).
Hiph. Imperfect) יַחֲלִיץ עַצְמֹתֶיךָ Isaiah 58:11 he (י׳) will brace up, in-vigorate, thy bones (MV De Di; Hup Che critical note Du and others read יִחֲלִיף renew, rejuvenate).
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Leviticus

14:40; 14:43; 14:43

Numbers

31:3; 31:3; 31:5; 32:17; 32:17; 32:20; 32:20; 32:20; 32:21; 32:21; 32:21; 32:27; 32:27; 32:29; 32:30; 32:30; 32:32

Deuteronomy

3:18; 25:9; 25:9; 25:10; 25:10

Joshua

4:13; 6:7; 6:9; 6:13

2 Samuel

22:20

1 Chronicles

12:24; 12:25; 12:34

2 Chronicles

17:18; 20:21; 28:14

Job

36:15; 36:15

Psalms

6:5; 6:5; 7:5; 7:5; 18:20; 34:8; 50:15; 50:15; 60:7; 81:8; 81:8; 91:15; 108:7; 116:8; 119:153; 119:153; 140:2; 140:2

Proverbs

11:8; 11:9

Isaiah

15:4; 15:4; 20:2; 58:11

Lamentations

4:3; 4:3

Hosea

5:6; 5:6

H2502

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Strong's Number H2502 matches the Hebrew חָלַץ (ḥālaṣ),
which occurs 44 times in 44 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 14:40

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:40 - the priest must order that the stones from those areas be removed. The contaminated material will then be taken outside the town to an area designated as ceremonially unclean.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 14:43

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 14:43 - “But if the mildew reappears after all the stones have been replaced and the house has been scraped and replastered,

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 31:3

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 31:3 - So Moses said to the people, “Choose some men, and arm them to fight the LORD’s war of revenge against Midian.

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 31:5

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 31:5 - So they chose 1,000 men from each tribe of Israel, a total of 12,000 men armed for battle.

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 32:17

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 32:17 - Then we will arm ourselves and lead our fellow Israelites into battle until we have brought them safely to their land. Meanwhile, our families will stay in the fortified towns we build here, so they will be safe from any attacks by the local people.

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 32:20

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 32:20 - Then Moses said, “If you keep your word and arm yourselves for the LORD’s battles,

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 32:21

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 32:21 - and if your troops cross the Jordan and keep fighting until the LORD has driven out his enemies,

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 32:27

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 32:27 - But all who are able to bear arms will cross over to fight for the LORD, just as you have said.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 32:29

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 32:29 - He said, “The men of Gad and Reuben who are armed for battle must cross the Jordan with you to fight for the LORD. If they do, give them the land of Gilead as their property when the land is conquered.

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 32:30

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 32:30 - But if they refuse to arm themselves and cross over with you, then they must accept land with the rest of you in the land of Canaan.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 32:32

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 32:32 - We will cross the Jordan into Canaan fully armed to fight for the LORD, but our property will be here on this side of the Jordan.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 3:18

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 3:18 - “At that time I gave this command to the tribes that would live east of the Jordan: ‘Although the LORD your God has given you this land as your property, all your fighting men must cross the Jordan ahead of your Israelite relatives, armed and ready to assist them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 25:9

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 25:9 - the widow must walk over to him in the presence of the elders, pull his sandal from his foot, and spit in his face. Then she must declare, ‘This is what happens to a man who refuses to provide his brother with children.’

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 25:10

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 25:10 - Ever afterward in Israel his family will be referred to as ‘the family of the man whose sandal was pulled off’!

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 4:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 4:13 - These armed men—about 40,000 strong—were ready for battle, and the LORD was with them as they crossed over to the plains of Jericho.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 6:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 6:7 - Then he gave orders to the people: “March around the town, and the armed men will lead the way in front of the Ark of the LORD.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 6:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 6:9 - Some of the armed men marched in front of the priests with the horns and some behind the Ark, with the priests continually blowing the horns.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 6:13

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 6:13 - The seven priests with the rams’ horns marched in front of the Ark of the LORD, blowing their horns. Again the armed men marched both in front of the priests with the horns and behind the Ark of the LORD. All this time the priests were blowing their horns.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 22:20

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:20 - He led me to a place of safety;
he rescued me because he delights in me.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 12:23

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 12:23 - These are the numbers of armed warriors who joined David at Hebron. They were all eager to see David become king instead of Saul, just as the LORD had promised.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 12:24

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 12:24 - From the tribe of Judah, there were 6,800 warriors armed with shields and spears.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 17:18

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 17:18 - Next in command was Jehozabad, who commanded 180,000 armed men.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 20:21

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 20:21 - After consulting the people, the king appointed singers to walk ahead of the army, singing to the LORD and praising him for his holy splendor. This is what they sang:
“Give thanks to the LORD;
his faithful love endures forever!”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 28:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 28:14 - So the warriors released the prisoners and handed over the plunder in the sight of the leaders and all the people.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 36:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 36:15 - But by means of their suffering, he rescues those who suffer.
For he gets their attention through adversity.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 6:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 6:4 - Return, O LORD, and rescue me.
Save me because of your unfailing love.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 7:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 7:4 - if I have betrayed a friend
or plundered my enemy without cause,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:19 - He led me to a place of safety;
he rescued me because he delights in me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 34:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:7 - For the angel of the LORD is a guard;
he surrounds and defends all who fear him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 50:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 50:15 - Then call on me when you are in trouble,
and I will rescue you,
and you will give me glory.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 60:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 60:5 - Now rescue your beloved people.
Answer and save us by your power.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 81:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 81:7 - You cried to me in trouble, and I saved you;
I answered out of the thundercloud
and tested your faith when there was no water at Meribah.
Interlude

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 91:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 91:15 - When they call on me, I will answer;
I will be with them in trouble.
I will rescue and honor them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 108:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 108:6 - Now rescue your beloved people.
Answer and save us by your power.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 116:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 116:8 - He has saved me from death,
my eyes from tears,
my feet from stumbling.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:153

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:153 - Resh
Look upon my suffering and rescue me,
for I have not forgotten your instructions.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 140:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 140:1 - For the choir director: A psalm of David.

O LORD, rescue me from evil people.
Protect me from those who are violent,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 11:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:8 - The godly are rescued from trouble,
and it falls on the wicked instead.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 11:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 11:9 - With their words, the godless destroy their friends,
but knowledge will rescue the righteous.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 15:4

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 15:4 - The people of Heshbon and Elealeh will cry out;
their voices will be heard as far away as Jahaz!
The bravest warriors of Moab will cry out in utter terror.
They will be helpless with fear.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 20:2

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 20:2 - the LORD told Isaiah son of Amoz, “Take off the burlap you have been wearing, and remove your sandals.” Isaiah did as he was told and walked around naked and barefoot.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 58:11

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 58:11 - The LORD will guide you continually,
giving you water when you are dry
and restoring your strength.
You will be like a well-watered garden,
like an ever-flowing spring.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lam 4:3

Unchecked Copy BoxLam 4:3 - Even the jackals feed their young,
but not my people Israel.
They ignore their children’s cries,
like ostriches in the desert.

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Unchecked Copy Box Hos 5:6

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 5:6 - When they come with their flocks and herds
to offer sacrifices to the LORD,
they will not find him,
because he has withdrawn from them.
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