The meaning of “חָדַל”
Understanding châdal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
cease, end, fall, forbear, forsake, leave (off), let alone, rest, be unoccupied, want. - properly, to be flabby, i.e. (b...
חָדַל
cease, end, fall, forbear, forsake, leave (off), let alone, rest, be unoccupied, want. - properly, to be flabby, i.e. (by implication) desist - (figuratively) be lacking or idle 1) to stop, cease, desist, forego, cease to be, leave undone, forbear 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cease, come to an end 1a2) to cease, leave off
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 18:11 | “Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.” Word: חָדַל (châdal) | |
| Deuteronomy 23:22 | “But if thou shalt forbear to vow, it shall be no sin in thee.” Word: חָדַל (châdal) | |
| 1 Samuel 12:23 | “Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:” Word: חָדַל (châdal) | |
| Job 14:6 | “Turn from him, that he may rest, till he shall accomplish, as an hireling, his day.” Word: חָדַל (châdal) | |
| Isaiah 2:22 | “Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of? ” Word: חָדַל (châdal) |
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