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...

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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
ReferenceText
Genesis 49:12

His eyes shall be red with wine, and his teeth white with milk.

Word: חַכְלִיל (chaklîyl)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Genesis
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