חֶלֶד

Strong’s Definition

life (as a fleeting portion of time); hence, the world (as transient)

Etymology & Derivation

from an unused root apparently meaning to glide swiftly;

KJV Usage

age, short time, world.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.age, duration of life, the world

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: cheled; Pronunciation: kheh'-led