חוּל
chûwl(khool)
“properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e. (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; figuratively, to wait, to pervert”
61 occurrencesOld TestamentCommon word
Definition
Strong’s Definition
properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e. (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; figuratively, to wait, to pervert
Translated in KJV as
bear(make to) bring forth(make to) calvedancedrive awayfall grievously (with pain)fearformgreatgrieve(be) grievoushopelookmakebe in painbe much (sore) painedrestshakeshapen(be) sorrow(-ful)staytarrytravail (with pain)trembletrustwait carefully (patiently)be wounded.
Etymology
or חִיל; a primitive root;
Chain Links
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“And they tarried till they were ashamed: and, behold, he opened not the doors of the parlour; therefore they took a key, and opened them: and, behold, their lord was fallen down dead on the earth.”