חָלַל
cha.lalVerbH2490
to bore
From: a primitive root (compare H2470 (חָלָה)); also denominative (from H2485 (חָלִיל))
Short Definition
properly, to bore, i.e. (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin (as if by an 'opening wedge'); to play (the flute)
Full Lexicon Entry
- to wound (fatally), bore through, pierce, bore 1a) (Qal) to pierce 1b) (Pual) to be slain 1c) (Poel) to wound, pierce 1d) (Poal) to be wounded
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology H:V
DescriptionHebrew Verb
Occurrences
125 timesAppears 125 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:
Ezk
31
Leviticus
15
2 Chronicles
9
Genesis
8
Isaiah
8
Key Passages
- 1 Chronicles 1:10
- Deuteronomy 20:6
- Ezk 28:16
- Isaiah 43:28
- Leviticus 19:12
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