חֶלְקָ֑י
chel.qay
Helkai
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredAccording to the provided lexicon data, the word "chelqay" (H2517) is a proper noun, specifically a personal name, "Helkai." It is a unique identifier used only once in the Bible. As a personal name, "Helkai" likely serves as an individual's name, but we do not have any additional information about its bearer, such as their occupation or family background. The significance of "Helkai" in the Bible may be more about its use as an individual's name within its specific context rather than holding broader symbolic or metaphorical meaning. Without further context, it is difficult to discern any significance beyond its function as a personal identifier. Given its exclusive use in the Bible, "Helkai" will likely remain an obscure proper noun unless its biblical occurrence provides unique insight into the person, their relationships, or their circumstances.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text