HebrewH2427
חִיל
chîyl
Modern Summary of Strong’s Concordance (1890)
The word "חִיל" (chîyl) primarily refers to intense pain or distress, often associated with childbirth. It can also describe general feelings of sorrow or anguish. The term is derived from a root meaning to writhe or tremble, emphasizing physical or emotional turmoil.
a throe (expectant of childbirth)
The Hebrew word chîyl means "a throe (expectant of childbirth)," encompassing related ideas including pain, pang, sorrow..
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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