Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)
change
Usage: 1) a change, change (of garments), replacement 1a) change (of raiment) 1b) relays 1c) relief (from death) 1d) changing, varying (course of life)
Strong's Number
H2487
Language
Hebrew
Linked Usages
11
Books
6
Strong's H2487 Quick Answer
Strong's H2487 חֲלִיפָה (chaliyphah) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. chaliyphah (khal-ee-faw') n-f. 1. alternation [from H2498] It has 11 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include change and changes. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.
- Meaning
- chaliyphah (khal-ee-faw') n-f. 1. alternation [from H2498]
- Usage
- 11 linked usages
- Books
- 6 indexed books
- Corpus
- Old Testament
- Usage Words
- change and changes
Meaning and Definition
chaliyphah (khal-ee-faw') n-f. 1. alternation [from H2498] KJV: change, course. Root(s): H2498
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H2487. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's H2487 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render chaliyphah, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
change
Judges 14:12
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changes
Genesis 45:22
How Strong's H2487 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 11 linked usages.
- The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.
Strong's H2487 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's H2487 in the Old Testament
11 indexed usages in Old Testament.
To all of them he gave each man changes of raiment; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver, and five changes of raiment.
And Samson said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you: if ye can certainly declare it me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty change of garments:
But if ye cannot declare it me, then shall ye give me thirty sheets and thirty change of garments. And they said unto him, Put forth thy riddle, that we may hear it.
Usage Excerpts
First 11 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H2487.
To all of them he gave each man changes of raiment; but to Benjamin he gave three hundred pieces of silver, and five changes of raiment.
And Samson said unto them, I will now put forth a riddle unto you: if ye can certainly declare it me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty change of garments:
But if ye cannot declare it me, then shall ye give me thirty sheets and thirty change of garments. And they said unto him, Put forth thy riddle, that we may hear it.
And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and slew thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave change of garments unto them which expounded the riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father's house.
And he sent them to Lebanon, ten thousand a month by courses: a month they were in Lebanon, and two months at home: and Adoniram was over the levy.
And the king of Syria said, Go to, go, and I will send a letter unto the king of Israel. And he departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of raiment.
And he said, All is well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there be come to me from mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments.
And Naaman said, Be content, take two talents. And he urged him, and bound two talents of silver in two bags, with two changes of garments, and laid them upon two of his servants; and they bare them before him.
Thou renewest thy witnesses against me, and increasest thine indignation upon me; changes and war are against me.
If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.
God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because they have no changes, therefore they fear not God.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's H2487, grouped by book.
Genesis 1 usage, Old Testament
Judges 3 usages, Old Testament
1 Kings 1 usage, Old Testament
2 Kings 3 usages, Old Testament
Psalms 1 usage, Old Testament
Strong's H2487 FAQ
What does chaliphah (חֲלִיפָה) mean?
Chaliphah (Strong's H2487) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "change". chaliyphah (khal-ee-faw') n-f. 1. alternation [from H2498]
How many times is chaliphah (חֲלִיפָה) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 11 linked usages for Strong's H2487 across 6 books.
Where can I study chaliphah (חֲלִיפָה) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H2487 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.
What English words translate chaliphah (חֲלִיפָה)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as change and changes. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.