Hebrew · H2498, H8071 · unreviewed

חָלַף שִׂמְלֹת

Properly, to slide by, i.e. (by implication) to hasten away, pass on, spring up, pierce or change · a dress , especially a mantle

These lexicon entries are being actively developed. If you notice missing content, incorrect definitions, or have suggestions, we'd love to hear from you. Share a note on our Connect page and include a screenshot if helpful.

Words in this compound — expand to study each participant

חָלַף H2498 properly, to slide by, i.e. (by implication) to hasten away, pass on, spring up, pierce or change
Pronunciation ḥālap
Fundamental sense of transition—things sliding past—underlying meanings from temporal passage to radical transformation or renewal.
Open lexicon entry →
שִׂמְלָה H8071 a dress , especially a mantle
Pronunciation šimĕlāh
Outer garment worn as visible marker of status, dignity, or covenant identity in OT narrative
Open lexicon entry →

What does חָלַף שִׂמְלֹת (chalaf simlot) mean in the Bible?

חָלַף · שִׂמְלָה is a Hebrew word meaning "change garments".

Full entry for חָלַף שִׂמְלֹת (H2498, H8071) · Browse the biblical lexicon

Meaning

change garments
Grammatical Forms

How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.

Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense
Imperfect Isa 2:18 · Job 4:15 · Job 11:10 · Ps 90:5
Perfect Hab 1:11 · Song 2:11 · Isa 24:5 · Job 9:26
Hiphil causative active — the subject causes someone else to perform the action
Imperfect Isa 40:31 · Isa 41:1 · Isa 9:9 · Job 14:7 · Job 29:20
Sources