Original Word: בֶּן־חַיִל
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Ben-Chayil
Pronunciation: ben-khah-YEEL
Phonetic Spelling: (ben-khah'-yil)
Definition: Son of valor, valiant man, warrior
Meaning: Ben-Chail

Ben-hail

From ben and chayil; son of might; Ben-Chail, an Israelite -- Ben-hail.

see HEBREW ben

see HEBREW chayil

Word Origin
from ben and chayil
Definition
"son of might," one of Jehoshaphat's leaders
NASB Translation
Ben-hail (1).

בֶּןחַֿ֫יִל proper name, masculine (son (man) of might) a prince of Jehoshaphat 2 Chronicles 17:7.

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words בֵּן (ben, meaning "son") and חַיִל (chayil, meaning "valor" or "strength").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the proper noun Ben-Chail, as it is a specific Hebrew name. However, the concepts of "son" and "valor" can be found in Greek terms such as υἱός (huios, meaning "son") and ἀνδρεία (andreia, meaning "courage" or "valor").

Usage: This proper noun is used in the context of a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: • Ben-Chail is a name that appears in the genealogical and historical records of the Old Testament. The name signifies a person of notable strength or valor, reflecting the cultural importance of these attributes in ancient Israelite society. The term "chayil" often connotes not only physical strength but also moral and military prowess, suggesting that individuals bearing this name were likely esteemed for their capabilities and character.
• In the context of the biblical narrative, names like Ben-Chail would have been significant in identifying individuals who played roles in the military or leadership, as well as in familial lineages that emphasized the virtues of strength and valor. The use of "ben" (son) in the name indicates a patrilineal connection, which was a common way to denote identity and heritage in biblical times.
• The name does not appear frequently in the biblical text, and specific references to individuals named Ben-Chail are limited. However, the components of the name are common in various other names and titles throughout the Old Testament, underscoring the recurring theme of valor and strength as desirable traits.

חַ֙יִל֙ חיל chayil ḥa·yil ḥayilInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts