חוּל
chûwl
Modern Summary of Strong’s Concordance (1890)
The word "chûwl" primarily means to twist or whirl, often in a circular or spiral motion. It can describe physical actions like dancing or writhing in pain, particularly during childbirth or in fear. Figuratively, it can refer to waiting patiently, experiencing sorrow, or being shaped or formed.
to whirl; to writhe, to travail in pain
The Hebrew word chûwl means "to whirl; to writhe, to travail in pain," encompassing related ideas including bear, bring forth, calve, dance.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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