The meaning of “חָלִילָה”
Understanding châlîylâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or חָלִלָה châlilâh (khawlee'-law); a directive from חָלַל be far, ([idiom] God) forbid. - literal fora profaned thing -...
חָלִילָה
or חָלִלָה châlilâh (khawlee'-law); a directive from חָלַל be far, ([idiom] God) forbid. - literal fora profaned thing - used (interj.) far be it! 1) far be it (from me), God forbid that, let it not be
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 44:7 | “And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing:” Word: חָלִילָה (châlîylâh) | |
| Joshua 24:16 | “And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the Lord, to serve other gods;” Word: חָלִילָה (châlîylâh) | |
| 1 Samuel 20:9 | “And Jonathan said, Far be it from thee: for if I knew certainly that evil were determined by my father to come upon thee, then would not I tell it thee?” Word: חָלִילָה (châlîylâh) | |
| 2 Samuel 23:17 | “And he said, Be it far from me, O Lord, that I should do this: is not this the blood of the men that went in jeopardy of their lives? therefore he would not drink it. These things did these three mighty men.” Word: חָלִילָה (châlîylâh) | |
| 1 Kings 21:3 | “And Naboth said to Ahab, The Lord forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers unto thee.” Word: חָלִילָה (châlîylâh) |