The meaning of “חֹל”
Understanding chôl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
common, profane (place), unholy. - properly, exposed - hence, profane 1) profaneness, commonness, unholy, profane, commo...
חֹל
common, profane (place), unholy. - properly, exposed - hence, profane 1) profaneness, commonness, unholy, profane, common, sand
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 10:10 | “And that ye may put difference between holy and unholy, and between unclean and clean;” Word: חֹל (chôl) | |
| 1 Samuel 21:5 | “And David answered the priest, and said unto him, Of a truth women have been kept from us about these three days, since I came out, and the vessels of the young men are holy, and the bread is in a manner common, yea, though it were sanctified this day in the vessel.” Word: חֹל (chôl) | |
| Ezekiel 44:23 | “And they shall teach my people the difference between the holy and profane, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean.” Word: חֹל (chôl) |