- HELMET (Hebrews kob’a), a cap for the defence of the head (1 Samuel
17:5, 38). In the New Testament the Greek equivalent is used (Ephesians
6:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:8). (See ARMS.) - HELON strong, father of Eliab, who was “captain of the children of
Zebulun” (Numbers 1:9; 2:7). - HELP-MEET (Hebrews ‘ezer ke-negdo; i.e., “a help as his counterpart” =
a help suitable to him), a wife (Genesis 2:18-20). - HELPS (1 Corinthians 12:28) may refer to help (i.e., by interpretation)
given to him who speaks with tongues, or more probably simply help
which Christians can render to one another, such as caring for the poor and
needy, etc. - HEM of a garment, the fringe of a garment. The Jews attached much
importance to these, because of the regulations in Numbers 15:38, 39.
These borders or fringes were in process of time enlarged so as to attract
special notice (Matthew 23:5). The hem of Christ’s garment touched
(9:20; 14:36; Luke 8:44). - HEMAN faithful. (1.) 1 Kings 4:31; 1 Chronicles 2:6, a son of Zerah,
noted for his wisdom. (2.) Grandson of Samuel (1 Chronicles 6:33; 15:17),
to whom the 88th Psalm probably was inscribed. He was one of the
“seers” named in 2 Chronicles 29:14, 30, and took a leading part in the
administration of the sacred services. - HEMATH a Kenite (1 Chronicles 2:55), the father of the house of Rechab.
- HEMLOCK (1.) Hebrews rosh (Hos. 10:4; rendered “gall” in
Deuteronomy 29:18; 32:32; Psalm 69:21; Jeremiah 9:15; 23:15; “poison,”
Job 20:16; “venom,” Deuteronomy 32:33). “Rosh is the name of some
poisonous plant which grows quickly and luxuriantly; of a bitter taste, and
therefore coupled with wormwood (Deuteronomy 29:18; Lamentations
3:19). Hence it would seem to be not the hemlock cicuta, nor the colocynth
or wild gourd, nor lolium darnel, but the poppy so called from its heads”
(Gesenius, Lex.).
(2.) Hebrews la’anah, generally rendered “wormwood” (q.v.),
Deuteronomy 29:18, Text 17; Proverbs 5:4; Jeremiah 9:15; 23:15. Once it
is rendered “hemlock” (Amos 6:12; R.V., “wormwood”). This Hebrew
word is from a root meaning “to curse,” hence the accursed.