Word Study · Strong's H2472 · Hebrew
חֲלוֹם
chalom
khal-ome'
Strong's 1890 spelling: chălôwm
“a dream”
Strong's Dictionary · 1890 · public domain
a dream
Rendered in the KJV as
dream(-er).
- 65occurrencesin the Old Testament
- 14 of 39Old Testament bookswhere the word stands
- 49inflected formsdistinct spellings
Across 65 occurrences
The word itself
Inflected forms · 49
- חֲל֣וֹם5
- חֲל֑וֹם3
- בַּחֲל֣וֹם2
- בַּחֲל֖וֹם2
- הַחֲל֥וֹם2
- הַחֲל֛וֹם2
- הַחֲל֖וֹם2
- חֲל֔וֹם2
- חֲלוֹם֙2
- חֲל֖וֹם2
- חֲלֹמ֖וֹ2
- חֲלֹמֹ֣תֵיכֶ֔ם2
and 37 more spellings in the ledger below.
How it is rendered · 26
- a dream14
- the dream7
- in a dream6
- dream his4
- in dream my4
- dreams3
- dreams his3
- like a dream3
- by the dreams2
- dreams your2
- the dreams2
- [is] dream1
The sense the word carries at each spot — how the translators read it there, not a fixed translation.
How it parses · 20
- noun · masculine singular17
- preposition + noun · masculine singular9
- the definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singular8
- noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singular5
- preposition + noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine singular4
- noun · feminine plural3
- noun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singular3
- noun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine plural2
- preposition with the article + noun · feminine plural2
- the definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine plural2
- conjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine plural1
- conjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”)1
Show the grammar codes as tagged
- HNcmsa · 17
- HR/Ncmsa · 9
- HTd/Ncmsa · 8
- HNcmsc/Sp3ms · 5
- HR/Ncmsc/Sp1bs · 4
- HNcfpa · 3
- HNcfpc/Sp3ms · 3
- HNcfpc/Sp2mp · 2
- HRd/Ncfpa · 2
- HTd/Ncfpa · 2
- HC/Ncfpa · 1
- HC/Ncfpc · 1
All 65, in canonical order
The ledger of occurrences
Where this word lives
- Genesis34 of 65 · 52%
- Jeremiah6 of 65 · 9%
- Daniel5 of 65 · 8%
- Deuteronomy3 of 65 · 5%
- Judges3 of 65 · 5%
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Genesis34 occurrences
- Genesis 20:3בַּחֲל֣וֹםbachalompreposition + noun · masculine singularOne night, however, God came to Abimelech in a dream and told him, “You are as good as dead because of the woman you have taken, for she is a married woman.”here: in a dream
- Genesis 20:6בַּחֲלֹ֗םbachalompreposition + noun · masculine singularThen God said to Abimelech in the dream, “Yes, I know that you did this with a clear conscience, and so I have kept you from sinning against Me. That is why I did not let you touch her.here: in a dream
- Genesis 31:10בַּחֲל֑וֹםbachalompreposition + noun · masculine singularWhen the flocks were breeding, I saw in a dream that the streaked, spotted, and speckled males were mating with the females.here: in a dream
- Genesis 31:11בַּחֲל֖וֹםbachalompreposition + noun · masculine singularIn that dream the angel of God said to me, ‘Jacob!’ And I replied, ‘Here I am.’here: in a dream
- Genesis 31:24בַּחֲלֹ֣םbachalompreposition + noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)But that night God came to Laban the Aramean in a dream and warned him, “Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.”here: in [the] dream of
- Genesis 37:5חֲל֔וֹםchalomnoun · masculine singularThen Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him even more.here: a dream
- Genesis 37:6הַחֲל֥וֹםhachalomthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularHe said to them, “Listen to this dream I had:here: the dream
- Genesis 37:8חֲלֹמֹתָ֖יוchalomotavnoun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singular“Do you intend to reign over us?” his brothers asked. “Will you actually rule us?” So they hated him even more because of his dream and his statements.here: dreams his
- Genesis 37:9חֲל֣וֹםchalomnoun · masculine singularThen Joseph had another dream and told it to his brothers. “Look,” he said, “I had another dream, and this time the sun and moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.”here: a dream
- Genesis 37:9חֲלוֹם֙chalomnoun · masculine singularThen Joseph had another dream and told it to his brothers. “Look,” he said, “I had another dream, and this time the sun and moon and eleven stars were bowing down to me.”here: a dream
- Genesis 37:10הַחֲל֥וֹםhachalomthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularHe told his father and brothers, but his father rebuked him and said, “What is this dream that you have had? Will your mother and brothers and I actually come and bow down to the ground before you?”here: [is] the dream
- Genesis 37:19הַחֲלֹמ֥וֹתhachalomotthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine plural“Here comes that dreamer!” they said to one another.here: the dreams
- Genesis 37:20חֲלֹמֹתָֽיו׃chalomotavnoun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singular“Come now, let us kill him and throw him into one of the pits. We can say that a vicious animal has devoured him. Then we shall see what becomes of his dreams!”here: dreams his
- Genesis 40:5חֲל֨וֹםchalomnoun · masculine singularboth of these men—the Egyptian king’s cupbearer and baker, who were being held in the prison—had a dream on the same night, and each dream had its own meaning.here: a dream
- Genesis 40:5חֲלֹמוֹ֙chalomonoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularboth of these men—the Egyptian king’s cupbearer and baker, who were being held in the prison—had a dream on the same night, and each dream had its own meaning.here: own dream his
- Genesis 40:5חֲלֹמ֑וֹchalomonoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularboth of these men—the Egyptian king’s cupbearer and baker, who were being held in the prison—had a dream on the same night, and each dream had its own meaning.here: dream his
- Genesis 40:8חֲל֣וֹםchalomnoun · masculine singular“We both had dreams,” they replied, “but there is no one to interpret them.” Then Joseph said to them, “Don’t interpretations belong to God? Tell me your dreams.”here: a dream
- Genesis 40:9חֲלֹמ֖וֹchalomonoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularSo the chief cupbearer told Joseph his dream: “In my dream there was a vine before me,here: dream his
- Genesis 40:9בַּחֲלוֹמִ֕יbachalomipreposition + noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine singularSo the chief cupbearer told Joseph his dream: “In my dream there was a vine before me,here: in dream my
- Genesis 40:16בַּחֲלוֹמִ֔יbachalomipreposition + noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine singularWhen the chief baker saw that the interpretation was favorable, he said to Joseph, “I too had a dream: There were three baskets of white bread on my head.here: in dream my
- Genesis 41:7חֲלֽוֹם׃chalomnoun · masculine singularAnd the thin heads of grain swallowed up the seven plump, ripe ones. Then Pharaoh awoke and realized it was a dream.here: a dream
- Genesis 41:8חֲלֹמ֔וֹchalomonoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularIn the morning his spirit was troubled, so he summoned all the magicians and wise men of Egypt. Pharaoh told them his dreams, but no one could interpret them for him.here: dream his
- Genesis 41:11חֲל֛וֹםchalomnoun · masculine singularOne night both the chief baker and I had dreams, and each dream had its own meaning.here: a dream
- Genesis 41:11חֲלֹמ֖וֹchalomonoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularOne night both the chief baker and I had dreams, and each dream had its own meaning.here: dream his
- Genesis 41:12חֲלֹמֹתֵ֑ינוּchalomoteinunoun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine pluralNow a young Hebrew was there with us, a servant of the captain of the guard. We told him our dreams and he interpreted them for us individually.here: dreams our
- Genesis 41:12כַּחֲלֹמ֖וֹkachalomopreposition + noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularNow a young Hebrew was there with us, a servant of the captain of the guard. We told him our dreams and he interpreted them for us individually.here: according to dream his
- Genesis 41:15חֲל֣וֹםchalomnoun · masculine singularPharaoh said to Joseph, “I had a dream, and no one can interpret it. But I have heard it said of you that when you hear a dream you can interpret it.”here: a dream
- Genesis 41:15חֲל֖וֹםchalomnoun · masculine singularPharaoh said to Joseph, “I had a dream, and no one can interpret it. But I have heard it said of you that when you hear a dream you can interpret it.”here: a dream
- Genesis 41:17בַּחֲלֹמִ֕יbachalomipreposition + noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine singularThen Pharaoh said to Joseph: “In my dream I was standing on the bank of the Nile,here: in dream my
- Genesis 41:22בַּחֲלֹמִ֑יbachalomipreposition + noun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 1st person masculine or feminine singularIn my dream I also saw seven heads of grain, plump and ripe, growing on a single stalk.here: in dream my
- Genesis 41:25חֲל֥וֹםchalomnoun · masculine singular · in construct (“…of”)At this, Joseph said to Pharaoh, “The dreams of Pharaoh are one and the same. God has revealed to Pharaoh what He is about to do.here: [the] dream of
- Genesis 41:26חֲל֖וֹםchalomnoun · masculine singularThe seven good cows are seven years, and the seven ripe heads of grain are seven years. The dreams have the same meaning.here: [is] dream
- Genesis 41:32הַחֲל֛וֹםhachalomthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularMoreover, because the dream was given to Pharaoh in two versions, the matter has been decreed by God, and He will carry it out shortly.here: the dream
- Genesis 42:9הַחֲלֹמ֔וֹתhachalomotthe definite article (“the”) + noun · feminine pluralJoseph remembered his dreams about them and said, “You are spies! You have come to see if our land is vulnerable.”here: the dreams
Deuteronomy3 occurrences
- Deuteronomy 13:1חֲל֑וֹםchalomnoun · masculine singularIf a prophet or dreamer of dreams arises among you and proclaims a sign or wonder to you,here: a dream
- Deuteronomy 13:3הַחֲל֖וֹםhachalomthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularyou must not listen to the words of that prophet or dreamer. For the LORD your God is testing you to find out whether you love Him with all your heart and with all your soul.here: the dream
- Deuteronomy 13:5הַחֲל֨וֹםhachalomthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularSuch a prophet or dreamer must be put to death, because he has advocated rebellion against the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt and redeemed you from the house of slavery; he has tried to turn you from the way in which the LORD your God has commanded you to walk. So you must purge the evil from among you.here: the dream
Judges3 occurrences
- Judges 7:13חֲל֑וֹםchalomnoun · masculine singularAnd as Gideon arrived, a man was telling his friend about a dream. “Behold, I had a dream,” he said, “and I saw a loaf of barley bread come tumbling into the Midianite camp. It struck the tent so hard that the tent overturned and collapsed.”here: a dream
- Judges 7:13חֲל֣וֹםchalomnoun · masculine singularAnd as Gideon arrived, a man was telling his friend about a dream. “Behold, I had a dream,” he said, “and I saw a loaf of barley bread come tumbling into the Midianite camp. It struck the tent so hard that the tent overturned and collapsed.”here: a dream
- Judges 7:15הַחֲל֛וֹםhachalomthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularWhen Gideon heard the dream and its interpretation, he bowed in worship. He returned to the camp of Israel and said, “Get up, for the LORD has delivered the camp of Midian into your hand.”here: the dream
1 Samuel2 occurrences
- 1 Samuel 28:6בַּחֲלֹמ֛וֹתbachalomotpreposition with the article + noun · feminine pluralHe inquired of the LORD, but the LORD did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets.here: by the dreams
- 1 Samuel 28:15בַּ֣חֲלֹמ֔וֹתbachalomotpreposition with the article + noun · feminine pluralThen Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” “I am deeply distressed,” replied Saul. “The Philistines are fighting against me, and God has turned away from me. He no longer answers me, either by prophets or by dreams. So I have called on you to tell me what to do.”here: by the dreams
1 Kings2 occurrences
- 1 Kings 3:5בַּחֲל֣וֹםbachalompreposition + noun · masculine singularOne night at Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!”here: in a dream
- 1 Kings 3:15חֲל֑וֹםchalomnoun · masculine singularThen Solomon awoke, and indeed it had been a dream. So he returned to Jerusalem, stood before the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. Then he held a feast for all his servants.here: [it was] a dream
Job3 occurrences
- Job 7:14בַחֲלֹמ֑וֹתvachalomotpreposition + noun · feminine pluralthen You frighten me with dreams and terrify me with visions,here: by dreams
- Job 20:8כַּחֲל֣וֹםkachalompreposition + noun · masculine singularHe will fly away like a dream, never to be found; he will be chased away like a vision in the night.here: like a dream
- Job 33:15בַּחֲל֤וֹם׀bachalompreposition + noun · masculine singularIn a dream, in a vision in the night, when deep sleep falls upon men as they slumber on their beds,here: in a dream
Ecclesiastes2 occurrences
- Ecclesiastes 5:3הַחֲל֖וֹםhachalomthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularAs a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words.here: the dream
- Ecclesiastes 5:7חֲלֹמוֹת֙chalomotnoun · feminine pluralFor as many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.here: dreams
Jeremiah6 occurrences
- Jeremiah 23:27בַּחֲל֣וֹמֹתָ֔םbachalomotampreposition + noun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine pluralThey suppose the dreams that they tell one another will make My people forget My name, just as their fathers forgot My name through the worship of Baal.here: by dreams their
- Jeremiah 23:28חֲלוֹם֙chalomnoun · masculine singularLet the prophet who has a dream retell it, but let him who has My word speak it truthfully. For what is straw compared to grain?” declares the LORD.here: a dream
- Jeremiah 23:28חֲל֔וֹםchalomnoun · masculine singularLet the prophet who has a dream retell it, but let him who has My word speak it truthfully. For what is straw compared to grain?” declares the LORD.here: [the] dream
- Jeremiah 23:32חֲלֹמ֥וֹתchalomotnoun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”)“Indeed,” declares the LORD, “I am against those who prophesy false dreams and retell them to lead My people astray with their reckless lies. It was not I who sent them or commanded them, and they are of no benefit at all to these people,” declares the LORD.here: of dreams of
- Jeremiah 27:9חֲלֹמֹ֣תֵיכֶ֔םchalomoteikhemnoun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine pluralBut as for you, do not listen to your prophets, your diviners, your interpreters of dreams, your mediums, or your sorcerers who declare, ‘You will not serve the king of Babylon.’here: dreams your
- Jeremiah 29:8חֲלֹמֹ֣תֵיכֶ֔םchalomoteikhemnoun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 2nd person masculine pluralFor this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Do not be deceived by the prophets and diviners among you, and do not listen to the dreams you elicit from them.here: dreams your
Daniel5 occurrences
- Daniel 1:17וַחֲלֹמֽוֹת׃vachalomotconjunction (“and”) + noun · feminine pluralTo these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams.here: and dreams
- Daniel 2:1חֲלֹמ֑וֹתchalomotnoun · feminine pluralIn the second year of his reign, Nebuchadnezzar had dreams that troubled his spirit, and sleep escaped him.here: dreams
- Daniel 2:2חֲלֹמֹתָ֑יוchalomotavnoun · feminine plural · in construct (“…of”) + pronoun suffix · 3rd person masculine singularSo the king gave orders to summon the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers, and astrologers to explain his dreams. When they came and stood before the king,here: dreams his
- Daniel 2:3חֲל֣וֹםchalomnoun · masculine singularhe said to them, “I have had a dream, and my spirit is anxious to understand it.”here: a dream
- Daniel 2:3הַחֲלֽוֹם׃hachalomthe definite article (“the”) + noun · masculine singularhe said to them, “I have had a dream, and my spirit is anxious to understand it.”here: the dream
