חָלָה
cha.lahVerbH2470
be weak: weak
From: a primitive root (compare H2342 (חוּל), H2470 (חָלָה), H2490 (חָלַל));
Short Definition
properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to be weak, sick, afflicted; or (causatively) to grieve, make sick; also to stroke (in flattering), entreat
Full Lexicon Entry
weak/disabled 1) to be or become weak, be or become sick, be or become diseased, be or become grieved, be or become sorry 1a) (Qal) to be weak, be sick 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to be or become weak, feel weak 1b2) to become sick, become ill 1c) (Niphal) 1c1) to make oneself sick 1c2) to be made sick 1c3) to be tired 1d) (Pual) to be made weak, become weak 1e) (Hithpael) to make oneself sick 1f) (Hiphil) 1f1) to make sore 1f2) to make sick 1f3) to show signs of sickness, become sick 1f4) to grieve 1g) (Hophal) 1g1) to be made sick 1g2) to be wounded
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology H:V
DescriptionHebrew Verb
Occurrences
69 timesAppears 69 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:
Isaiah
8
2 Kings
7
1 Kings
6
Jeremiah
6
2 Chronicles
5
Key Passages
- 1 Kings 13:6
- 2 Chronicles 33:12
- Daniel 8:27
- Isaiah 39:1
- Job 11:19
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