H2505

חלק

chaalaq

Verb · A primitive root

A primitive root; to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones were used for lots) to apportion or separate:—deal, distribute, divide, flatter, give, (have, im-) part(-ner), take away a portion, receive, separate self, (be) smooth(-er).

Outline

to divide, share, plunder, allot, apportion, assign

(Qal)

to divide, apportion
to assign, distribute
to assign, impart
to share
to divide up, plunder

(Niphal)

to divide oneself
to be divided
to assign, distribute

(Piel)

to divide, apportion
to assign, distribute
to scatter

(Pual) to be divided
(Hiphil) to receive a portion or part
(Hithpael) to divide among themselves

to be smooth, slippery, deceitful

(Qal) to be smooth, slippery
(Hiphil)

to be smooth
to flatter

Usages (2/2)

Isaiah 33:23

Thy tacklings are loosed; they could not well strengthen their mast, they could not spread the sail: then is the prey of a great spoil divided; the lame take the prey.

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Isaiah 34:17

And he hath cast the lot for them, and his hand hath divided it unto them by line: they shall possess it for ever, from generation to generation shall they dwell therein.

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Isaiah 41:7

So the carpenter encouraged the goldsmith, and he that smootheth with the hammer him that smote the anvil, saying, It is ready for the sodering: and he fastened it with nails, that it should not be moved.

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Isaiah 53:12

Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

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Jeremiah 37:12

Then Jeremiah went forth out of Jerusalem to go into the land of Benjamin, to separate himself thence in the midst of the people.

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Lamentations 4:16

The anger of the LORD hath divided them; he will no more regard them: they respected not the persons of the priests, they favoured not the elders.

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Ezekiel 5:1

And thou, son of man, take thee a sharp knife, take thee a barber’s razor, and cause it to pass upon thine head and upon thy beard: then take thee balances to weigh, and divide the hair.

Breakdown

Ezekiel's hair represents the nation of Israel: A third will be killed with the sword, a third is going to be burned down and the last third will be scattered. This verse cannot be used to justify trimming beards or lining up your face (Leviticus 19:27, Ezekiel 44:20)

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