Strong's Lexicon kachal: To paint, to apply cosmetics Original Word: כָּחַל Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance that matches the specific action of applying eye makeup. However, the concept of adornment can be related to Greek words such as "kosmeo" (Strong's Greek 2885), which means to adorn or decorate. Usage: The Hebrew verb "kachal" primarily means to paint or to apply cosmetics, particularly to the eyes. It is often used in the context of adorning or beautifying oneself, typically referring to the application of eye makeup. This practice was common in ancient cultures as a means of enhancing appearance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the use of cosmetics, especially eye makeup, was prevalent among both men and women. Eye paint, often made from kohl, was used not only for beautification but also for protection against the harsh sun and to ward off evil spirits. The practice of applying kohl to the eyes is well-documented in Egyptian, Mesopotamian, and other ancient cultures, indicating its widespread acceptance and significance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to paint NASB Translation painted (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [כָּחַל] verb paint (eyes) (Late Hebrew id,; Aramaic כְּחַל,  ; Ethiopic  Arabic  ) — only in ׳רָחַצְתְּ כָּחַלְתְּ עֵינַיִךְ וגו Ezekiel 23:40 (Co reads 3 plural); — see also מּוּךְ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to paint with stibium A primitive root; to paint (with stibium): Forms and Transliterations כָּחַ֥לְתְּ כחלת kā·ḥalt kaChalt kāḥaltLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 23:40 HEB: לַאֲשֶׁ֥ר רָחַ֛צְתְּ כָּחַ֥לְתְּ עֵינַ֖יִךְ וְעָ֥דִית NAS: you bathed, painted your eyes KJV: for whom thou didst wash thyself, paintedst thy eyes, INT: to whom bathed painted your eyes and decorated 1 Occurrence |
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