chûwl

/khool/

properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e. (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; figuratively, to wait, to pervert

Quick Facts

Strong's Number: H2342
Hebrew: חוּל
Transliteration: chûwl
Pronunciation: /khool/
KJV Translations: 27 distinct renderings
Language: Biblical Hebrew

Definition & Etymology

Full Definition

properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e. (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; figuratively, to wait, to pervert

Derivation

or חִיל; a primitive root;

KJV Translation Breakdown

This Hebrew word is translated as the following in the King James Version:

bear(make to) bring forth(make to) calvedancedrive awayfall grievously (with pain)fearformgreatgrieve(be) grievoushopelookmakebe in painbe much (sore) painedrestshakeshapen(be) sorrow(-ful)staytarrytravail (with pain)trembletrustwait carefully (patiently)be wounded