Biblica Analytica
H2497 Hebrew

חֵלֹן

che.lon

Helon

Lexicon Entry

Definition
Helon
Transliteration
che.lon
Strong's Number
H2497
Occurrences
5
Semantic Domain
Proper Name: Person

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Hebrew word חֵלֹן (che(lon), Strong's H2497) is a proper noun referring to a specific person. This is evident from its categorization as a "Proper Name: Person" and its appearance as a standalone name in various locations within the Bible. The short definition simply lists the lemma as "Helon," likely referring to the person's name. Given its definition and usage, the word's significance is limited to identifying the individual it refers to. This is true for all proper names, which serve to specify individuals or groups, making this name an integral component in the biblical narrative. Without additional context or background information, it is impossible to deduce further meaning or significance beyond its identification function. Its occurrence in the Bible five times further emphasizes the specific and individual nature of this name, reiterating the role of identifying and referencing a person in the biblical context.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H2497
Lemma
חֵלֹן
Transliteration
che.lon
Definition
Helon
Occurrences
5
Model
cerebras
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

5 total occurrences across the text