Strong's Lexicon chalash: To be weak, to be feeble, to be subdued Original Word: חָלַשׁ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G770 (ἀσθενέω, astheneō) - to be weak, to be sick - G772 (ἀσθενής, asthenēs) - weak, feeble Usage: The Hebrew verb "chalash" primarily conveys the idea of weakness or feebleness, often in a physical or military context. It can describe the state of being weakened or subdued, whether referring to individuals, groups, or nations. The term is used to depict a reduction in strength or power, sometimes as a result of divine intervention or judgment. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, strength and power were highly valued, especially in terms of military might and leadership. The concept of being weakened or subdued often carried significant implications for a person's or nation's status and survival. In the biblical narrative, the weakening of enemies or the subduing of adversaries is frequently attributed to God's intervention, demonstrating His sovereignty and the fulfillment of His purposes. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to be weak or prostrate NASB Translation lies prostrate (1), overwhelmed (1), weakened (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חָלַשׁ] verb 1. be weak, prostrate. 2 (si vera lectio) weaken, disable, prostrate (Aramaic חֲלַשׁ be weak; Qal Imperfect וַיַּחֲלשׁ Exodus 17:13, וַיֶּחֱלָ֑שׁ Job 14:10; Participle חוֺלֵשׁ Isaiah 14:12; 1 ׳וגבר ימות ויח Job 14:10 but man dieth and is prostrate. 2 disable, prostrate, followed by accusative of person Exodus 17:13 (E; point as Hiph`il ?); followed by עַל person (strangely) Isaiah 14:12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance discomfit, waste away, weaken A primitive root; to prostrate; by implication, to overthrow, decay -- discomfit, waste away, weaken. Forms and Transliterations וַֽיֶּחֱלָ֑שׁ וַיַּחֲלֹ֧שׁ ויחלש חוֹלֵ֖שׁ חולש choLesh ḥō·w·lêš ḥōwlêš vaiyachaLosh vaiyecheLash way·ya·ḥă·lōš way·ye·ḥĕ·lāš wayyaḥălōš wayyeḥĕlāšLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 17:13 HEB: וַיַּחֲלֹ֧שׁ יְהוֹשֻׁ֛עַ אֶת־ NAS: So Joshua overwhelmed Amalek KJV: And Joshua discomfited Amalek INT: overwhelmed Joshua Amalek Job 14:10 Isaiah 14:12 3 Occurrences |
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, חַלָּשׁ weak, as in Hebrew; Arabic 
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