Strong’s definition
fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part
KJV gloss list in the source
[idiom] best, fat(-ness), [idiom] finest, grease, marrow.
Source pronunciation notation: kheh'-leb
Derivation recorded by Strong
or חֵלֶב; from an unused root meaning to be fat;
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