חָלַץ
cha.lats (H2502B)
to arm
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word חָלַץ (cha.lats) is translated as "to arm." This verb is used in a range of contexts, with its primary function being to prepare or equip someone for a specific task or activity. In the body of its 21 occurrences in the Bible, this word does not inherently denote aggression or combat, but rather the act of putting on or preparing defensive or protective gear. The significance of this word lies in its association with preparation and readiness, which can be relevant to various aspects of life, including self-defense, military engagements, and even symbolic contexts, such as preparing for spiritual or ceremonial events. This meaning is clear from the data, without any assumption or added interpretation, simply by understanding the core definition of the verb.
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Moses spoke to the people, saying, “Arm men from among you for war, that they may go against Midian, to execute Yahweh’s vengeance on Midian.
So there were delivered, out of the thousands of Israel, a thousand from every tribe, twelve thousand armed for war.
but we ourselves will be ready armed to go before the children of Israel, until we have brought them to their place. Our little ones shall dwell in the fortified cities because of the inhabitants of the land.
Moses said to them: “If you will do this thing, if you will arm yourselves to go before Yahweh to the war,
and every one of your armed men will pass over the Jordan before Yahweh until he has driven out his enemies from before him,
but your servants will pass over, every man who is armed for war, before Yahweh to battle, as my lord says.”
Moses said to them, “If the children of Gad and the children of Reuben will pass with you over the Jordan, every man who is armed to battle before Yahweh, and the land is subdued before you, then you shall give them the land of Gilead for a possession;
but if they will not pass over with you armed, they shall have possessions among you in the land of Canaan.”
We will pass over armed before Yahweh into the land of Canaan, and the possession of our inheritance shall remain with us beyond the Jordan.”
I commanded you at that time, saying, “Yahweh your God has given you this land to possess it. All of you men of valor shall pass over armed before your brothers, the children of Israel.
About forty thousand men, ready and armed for war, passed over before Yahweh to battle, to the plains of Jericho.
They said to the people, “Advance! March around the city, and let the armed men pass on before Yahweh’s ark.”
The armed men went before the priests who blew the trumpets, and the ark went after them. The trumpets sounded as they went.
The seven priests bearing the seven trumpets of rams’ horns in front of Yahweh’s ark went on continually, and blew the trumpets. The armed men went in front of them. The rear guard came after Yahweh’s ark. The trumpets sounded as they went.
These are the numbers of the heads of those who were armed for war, who came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to Yahweh’s word.
The children of Judah who bore shield and spear were six thousand eight hundred, armed for war.
and next to him Jehozabad, and with him one hundred eighty thousand ready and prepared for war.
When he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who were to sing to Yahweh, and give praise in holy array, as they go out before the army, and say, “Give thanks to Yahweh; for his loving kindness endures forever.”
So the armed men left the captives and the plunder before the princes and all the assembly.
Heshbon cries out with Elealeh. Their voice is heard even to Jahaz. Therefore the armed men of Moab cry aloud. Their souls tremble within them.
and Yahweh will guide you continually, satisfy your soul in dry places, and make your bones strong. You will be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water whose waters don’t fail.