The meaning of “חוֹל”
Understanding chôwl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
sand. - sand (as round or whirling particles) 1) sand
חוֹל
sand. - sand (as round or whirling particles) 1) sand
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 32:12 | “And thou saidst, I will surely do thee good, and make thy seed as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for multitude.” Word: חוֹל (chôwl) | |
| Joshua 11:4 | “And they went out, they and all their hosts with them, much people, even as the sand that is upon the sea shore in multitude, with horses and chariots very many.” Word: חוֹל (chôwl) | |
| 2 Samuel 17:11 | “Therefore I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto thee, from Dan even to Beer–sheba, as the sand that is by the sea for multitude; and that thou go to battle in thine own person.” Word: חוֹל (chôwl) | |
| Psalms 139:18 | “If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee.” Word: חוֹל (chôwl) | |
| Jeremiah 15:8 | “Their widows are increased to me above the sand of the seas: I have brought upon them against the mother of the young men a spoiler at noonday: I have caused him to fall upon it suddenly, and terrors upon the city.” Word: חוֹל (chôwl) |
Usage Statistics
Related Words
Cross-referenced Strong's numbers with semantic or etymological connections.