חֲלִיפָה
cha.li.phah (H2487)
change
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word חֲלִיפָה (cha.li.phah) is defined as "change." It falls within the semantic domain of Physical Action, indicating that it relates to tangible, physical transformations. This word appears 12 times in the Bible, suggesting its importance in various contexts. The frequency of its usage implies that change is a significant concept in the biblical narrative. It may refer to physical transformations, such as a change in circumstances, a shift in location, or a transformation of one's state. The word's emphasis on physical action highlights the tangible nature of these changes, underscoring their impact on the individual or community. The recurrence of this word throughout the Bible underscores its significance in the narrative, emphasizing the idea that change is a fundamental aspect of human experience. Its association with physical action suggests that these changes are often brought about through external circumstances or events, rather than internal decisions or emotions.
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He gave each one of them changes of clothing, but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver and five changes of clothing.
Samson said to them, “Let me tell you a riddle now. If you can tell me the answer within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty linen garments and thirty changes of clothing;
but if you can’t tell me the answer, then you shall give me thirty linen garments and thirty changes of clothing.” They said to him, “Tell us your riddle, that we may hear it.”
Yahweh’s Spirit came mightily on him, and he went down to Ashkelon and struck thirty men of them. He took their plunder, then gave the changes of clothing to those who declared the riddle. His anger burned, and he went up to his father’s house.
He sent them to Lebanon, ten thousand a month by courses; for a month they were in Lebanon, and two months at home; and Adoniram was over the men subject to forced labor.
The king of Syria said, “Go now, and I will send a letter to the king of Israel.” He departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of clothing.
He said, “All is well. My master has sent me, saying, ‘Behold, even now two young men of the sons of the prophets have come to me from the hill country of Ephraim. Please give them a talent of silver and two changes of clothing.’ ”
Naaman said, “Be pleased to take two talents.” He urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of clothing, and laid them on two of his servants; and they carried them before him.
You renew your witnesses against me, and increase your indignation on me. Changes and warfare are with me.
If a man dies, will he live again? I would wait all the days of my warfare, until my release should come.
God, who is enthroned forever, will hear and answer them. They never change, who don’t fear God.