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H2459
חֶלֶב
cheleb
Pronunciation: kheh'-leb
Definition
fat, whether literally or figuratively; hence, the richest or choice part
KJV Renderings
[idiom] best, fat(-ness), [idiom] finest, grease, marrow.
Word Analysis
EN: fat
Etymology: or חֵלֶב; from an unused root meaning to be fat;