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H2505 · חָלַק

châlaq

Primary-Source Attested

Strong’s definition

to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones were used for lots) to apportion or separate

KJV gloss list in the source

deal, distribute, divide, flatter, give, (have, im-) part(-ner), take away a portion, receive, separate self, (be) smooth(-er).

Source pronunciation notation: khaw-lak'

Derivation recorded by Strong

a primitive root;

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