The meaning of “חָלַשׁ”
Understanding châlash reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
discomfit, waste away, weaken. - to prostrate - by implication, to overthrow, decay 1) to be weak, be prostrate 1a) (Qal...
חָלַשׁ
discomfit, waste away, weaken. - to prostrate - by implication, to overthrow, decay 1) to be weak, be prostrate 1a) (Qal) to be prostrate 2) to weaken, disable, prostrate 2a) (Qal) to disable, prostrate
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 17:13 | “And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.” Word: חָלַשׁ (châlash) | |
| Job 14:10 | “But man dieth, and wasteth away: yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where is he?” Word: חָלַשׁ (châlash) | |
| Isaiah 14:12 | “How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!” Word: חָלַשׁ (châlash) |
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