חָלַל
cha.lal
“to bore”
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)
a primitive root (compare H2470 (חָלָה)); also denominative (from H2485 (חָלִיל))
- 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
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Grammar & Morphology
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Occurrences
חָלַל appears 125 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Cush was the father of Nimrod, who began to be a mighty one on the earth.
Has any man planted a vineyard and not begun to enjoy its fruit? Let him return home, or he may die in battle and another man enjoy its fruit.
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So I will disgrace the princes of your sanctuary,and I will devote Jacob to destruction and Israel to reproach.”
You must not swear falsely by My name and so profane the name of your God. I am the LORD.
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