Strong's Lexicon chala: To be weak, sick, afflicted, grieved Original Word: חָלָא Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G770 (ἀσθενέω - astheneō): To be weak, sick - G2560 (κακῶς - kakōs): Badly, ill Usage: The Hebrew verb "chala" primarily conveys the idea of becoming weak or sick. It is used in various contexts to describe physical illness, emotional distress, or a state of being afflicted. The term can also imply a sense of entreaty or supplication, as one might plead for relief from their condition. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, illness and affliction were often seen as conditions that could have spiritual implications. Sickness could be perceived as a result of sin or divine displeasure, though not exclusively so. The community's response to illness included prayer, ritual purification, and seeking God's intervention. The concept of healing was deeply intertwined with spiritual restoration and divine mercy. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to be sick or diseased NASB Translation became diseased (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [חָלָא] verb be sick, diseased (= חלה, see Ges§ 75, 22) — Qal Imperfect וַיֶּחֱלֶא אָסָאבְּ֗֗֗רַגְלָיו2Chronicles 16:12 (= חלה 1 Kings 15:23). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be diseased A primitive root (compare chalah); to be sick -- be diseased. see HEBREW chalah Forms and Transliterations וַיֶּחֱלֶ֣א ויחלא vaiyecheLe way·ye·ḥĕ·le wayyeḥĕleLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 16:12 HEB: וַיֶּחֱלֶ֣א אָסָ֡א בִּשְׁנַת֩ NAS: Asa became diseased in his feet. KJV: of his reign was diseased in his feet, INT: became Asa year 1 Occurrence |
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