Lexicon choled: World, lifetime, duration Original Word: חֹלֶד Strong's Exhaustive Concordance weasel From the same as cheled; a weasel (from its gliding motion) -- weasel. see HEBREW cheled NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition weasel NASB Translation mole (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֹ֫לֶד noun [masculine] weasel (Late Hebrew חוּלְדָּא; Arabic ![]() Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to glide swiftly.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew word חֹלֶד (choled) in the Strong's Greek lexicon, as the specific classification of animals in the Hebrew Bible does not always have a one-to-one correspondence in the Greek New Testament. However, the concept of clean and unclean animals is addressed in the New Testament, particularly in discussions about dietary laws and their relevance to early Christian communities. Usage: The term חֹלֶד (choled) is used in the context of the Levitical laws concerning clean and unclean animals. It specifically refers to the weasel, an unclean animal according to the dietary laws given to the Israelites. Context: The Hebrew word חֹלֶד (choled) appears in the context of the Levitical laws found in the Old Testament, specifically in Leviticus 11:29. This passage lists various creatures that are considered unclean and not to be eaten by the Israelites. The weasel, identified by the term חֹלֶד, is among these creatures. The weasel is known for its swift and gliding movements, which is reflected in the root meaning of the word. In ancient Israel, the classification of animals into clean and unclean was significant for maintaining ritual purity and obedience to God's commandments. The weasel, being a small carnivorous mammal, was likely associated with behaviors or characteristics that rendered it unclean according to the cultural and religious standards of the time. Forms and Transliterations הַחֹ֥לֶד החלד ha·ḥō·leḏ haCholed haḥōleḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 11:29 HEB: עַל־ הָאָ֑רֶץ הַחֹ֥לֶד וְהָעַכְבָּ֖ר וְהַצָּ֥ב NAS: on the earth: the mole, and the mouse, KJV: upon the earth; the weasel, and the mouse, INT: on the earth the mole and the mouse and the great 1 Occurrence |