חָלָה
châlâh
Modern Summary of Strong’s Concordance (1890)
The word "חָלָה" (châlâh) primarily means to be weak, sick, or afflicted, either physically or emotionally. It can also refer to causing sickness or grief, or expressing earnest pleading or entreaty. Additionally, it may describe actions like stroking or flattering, and is used in contexts of prayer, sorrow, or physical pain.
properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to be weak, sick, afflicted; or (causatively) to grieve, make sick; also to stroke (in flattering), entreat
The Hebrew word châlâh means "properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to be weak, sick, afflicted; or (causatively) to grieve, make sick; also to stroke (in flattering), entreat," encompassing related ideas including beseech, diseased, grief, be grieved.
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