Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אָלַח”
Understanding ʼâlach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
become filthy. - to muddle, i.e. (figuratively and intransitive) to turn (morally) corrupt 1) (Niphal) to be corrupt mor...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אָלַח
Phoneticaw-lakh'
Transliterationʼâlach
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
become filthy. - to muddle, i.e. (figuratively and intransitive) to turn (morally) corrupt 1) (Niphal) to be corrupt morally, tainted
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 15:16 | “How much more abominable and filthy is man, which drinketh iniquity like water?” Word: אָלַח (ʼâlach) | |
| Psalms 14:3 | “They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.” Word: אָלַח (ʼâlach) | |
| Psalms 53:3 | “Every one of them is gone back: they are altogether become filthy; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.” Word: אָלַח (ʼâlach) |
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