Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “חַכְלִיל”
Understanding chaklîyl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
by reduplication from an unused root apparently meaning to be dark red. - darkly flashing (only of the eyes) - in a good...
H2447
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
חַכְלִיל
Phonetickhak-leel'
Transliterationchaklîyl
Grammar Code
H:A-M
Hebrew, Adjective, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by reduplication from an unused root apparently meaning to be dark red. - darkly flashing (only of the eyes) - in a good sense, brilliant (as stimulated by wine) 1) dull 2) (CLBL) dark-flashing, brilliant
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:12 | “His eyes shall be red with wine, and his teeth white with milk.” Word: חַכְלִיל (chaklîyl) |