Strong's Lexicon
chalash: To be weak, to be feeble, to be subdued
Original Word:חָלַשׁ
Part of Speech:Verb
Transliteration:chalash
Pronunciation:khaw-lash'
Phonetic Spelling:(khaw-lash')
Definition:To be weak, to be feeble, to be subdued
Meaning:to prostrate, to overthrow, decay
Word Origin:A primitive root
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G770 (ἀσθενέω, astheneō) - to be weak, to be sick
- G772 (ἀσθενής, asthenēs) - weak, feeble
Usage:The Hebrew verb "chalash" primarily conveys the idea of weakness or feebleness, often in a physical or military context. It can describe the state of being weakened or subdued, whether referring to individuals, groups, or nations. The term is used to depict a reduction in strength or power, sometimes as a result of divine intervention or judgment.
Cultural and Historical Background:In the ancient Near Eastern context, strength and power were highly valued, especially in terms of military might and leadership. The concept of being weakened or subdued often carried significant implications for a person's or nation's status and survival. In the biblical narrative, the weakening of enemies or the subduing of adversaries is frequently attributed to God's intervention, demonstrating His sovereignty and the fulfillment of His purposes.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origina prim. root
Definitionto be weak or prostrate
NASB Translationlies prostrate (1), overwhelmed (1), weakened (1).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
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(si vera lectio) weaken, disable, prostrate (Aramaicbe weak;
,weak, as in Hebrew; Arabic
poor (Frey)) —
ImperfectExodus 17:13,Job 14:10;ParticipleIsaiah 14:12;
Job 14:10but man dieth and is prostrate.
disable, prostrate, followed by accusative of personExodus 17:13 (E; point as
?); followed by person (strangely)Isaiah 14:12.
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
discomfit, waste away, weaken
A primitive root; to prostrate; by implication, to overthrow, decay -- discomfit, waste away, weaken.
Forms and Transliterations
וַֽיֶּחֱלָ֑שׁ וַיַּחֲלֹ֧שׁ ויחלש חוֹלֵ֖שׁ חולש choLesh ḥō·w·lêš ḥōwlêš vaiyachaLosh vaiyecheLash way·ya·ḥă·lōš way·ye·ḥĕ·lāš wayyaḥălōš wayyeḥĕlāš
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