דְּחַל

de.chalVerbH1763

to fear

From: (Aramaic) corresponding to H2119 (זָחַל);

Short Definition

to slink, i.e. (by implication) to fear, or (causatively) be formidable

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to fear 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to fear 1a2) terrible (pass participle) 1b) (Pael) to cause to be afraid, make afraid

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology A:V

DescriptionA:V

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Daniel
4

Key Passages

  • Daniel 2:31
  • Daniel 5:19
  • Daniel 7:7
  • Daniel 7:19

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