חָלַץ

cha.latsVerbH2502

to rescue

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to pull off; hence (intensively) to strip, (reflex.) to depart; by implication, to deliver, equip (for fight); present, strengthen

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to draw off or out, withdraw 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to draw, draw off 1a2) to withdraw 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be delivered 1b2) to be saved 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to pull out, tear out 1c2) to rescue, deliver, set free 1c3) to take away, plunder

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

34 times

Appears 34 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Numbers
9
Joshua
4
Psalms
4
2 Chronicles
3
Deuteronomy
3

Key Passages

  • 2 Chronicles 17:18
  • Deuteronomy 3:18
  • Joshua 4:13
  • Leviticus 14:43
  • Numbers 32:27

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