Hebrew · H2459, H801 · unreviewed

חֶלְבֵי אִשֶּׁה

Fat , whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part · properly, a burnt-offering ; but occasionally of any sacrifice

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חֶלֶב H2459 fat , whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part
Pronunciation ḥelbāmô
Fat as the richest, most prized portion—literal sustenance becomes figurative marker of abundance and divine blessing.
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אִשָּׁה H801 properly, a burnt-offering ; but occasionally of any sacrifice
Pronunciation ʾišāh
Fire-offering that establishes covenant relationship; primary sense: complete burnt offering consumed entirely to God
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What does חֶלְבֵי אִשֶּׁה (ḥelbê ʾiššeh) mean in the Bible?

חֶלֶב · אִשָּׁה is a Hebrew word meaning "fat , whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part".

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Meaning

fat , whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part
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