Strong's Hebrew: 2456. חָלָא (chala) -- To be weak, sick, afflicted, grieved

Strong's Lexicon

chala: To be weak, sick, afflicted, grieved

Original Word: חָלָא
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: chala'
Pronunciation: khaw-LAW
Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-law')
Definition: To be weak, sick, afflicted, grieved
Meaning: to be sick

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 Origin
a 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) —

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 wayyeḥĕle

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