Strong's Lexicon challash: Weak, feeble Original Word: חַלָּשׁ Word Origin: Derived from the root חָלַשׁ (chalash), which means "to be weak" or "to be feeble." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is ἀσθενής (asthenēs), which also means "weak" or "feeble." This term appears in passages such as 2 Corinthians 12:9, where Paul speaks of God's power being made perfect in weakness. Usage: The term "challash" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of physical weakness or feebleness. It often conveys a sense of lacking strength or being in a diminished state, whether due to illness, fatigue, or other debilitating conditions. The word can also be used metaphorically to describe a lack of strength in character or resolve. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, physical strength was often associated with divine favor and blessing, while weakness could be seen as a sign of divine displeasure or a call to reliance on God. The concept of weakness is frequently juxtaposed with God's strength, emphasizing the belief that human frailty can be overcome through divine intervention and support. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chalash Definition weak NASB Translation weak (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חַלָּשׁ adjective weak, only with article as substantive, הַחַלָּשׁ יאמר גבור אני Joel 4:10 the weak, let him say, I am a mighty man. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance weak From chalash; frail -- weak. see HEBREW chalash Forms and Transliterations הַֽחַלָּ֔שׁ החלש ha·ḥal·lāš hachalLash haḥallāšLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joel 3:10 HEB: וּמַזְמְרֹֽתֵיכֶ֖ם לִרְמָחִ֑ים הַֽחַלָּ֔שׁ יֹאמַ֖ר גִּבּ֥וֹר NAS: into spears; Let the weak say, KJV: into spears: let the weak say, INT: and your pruning spears the weak say mighty 1 Occurrence |
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