Strong's Hebrew: 2343. חוּל (Chul) -- To twist, whirl, dance, writhe, travail, be in anguish, be pained
Strong's Lexicon
Chul: To twist, whirl, dance, writhe, travail, be in anguish, be pained
Original Word: חוּל
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Chuwl
Pronunciation: khool
Phonetic Spelling: (khool)
Definition: To twist, whirl, dance, writhe, travail, be in anguish, be pained
Meaning: Chul
Word Origin: A primitive root
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5604 (ōdinō): To be in travail, to suffer birth pangs
- G3600 (odunō): To cause intense pain, to be in anguish
Usage: The Hebrew verb "Chul" encompasses a range of meanings related to physical movement and emotional states. It can describe the act of twisting or whirling, often in the context of dancing or physical movement. Additionally, it conveys the idea of writhing or being in labor, reflecting intense emotional or physical pain. This verb is used metaphorically to describe states of distress, anguish, or turmoil, both in a physical and spiritual sense.
Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, physical expressions such as dancing and writhing were often associated with religious and communal activities. Dancing was a form of celebration and worship, while writhing and travailing were connected to childbirth and expressions of deep emotional or spiritual experiences. The use of "Chul" in the Hebrew Bible reflects these cultural practices and the broader human experience of joy, pain, and spiritual struggle.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from chul
Definition
a son of Aram
NASB Translation
Hul (2).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
חוּל proper name, masculine a 'son' of Aram Genesis 10:23 = 1 Chronicles 1:17, named between עוּץ and גֶּתֶר ᵐ5 Ουλ.
חום (√ of following; meaning dubious; Late Hebrew חום = be warm).
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Chul, a son of Aram; also the region settled by him
From chuwl; a circle; Chul, a son of Aram; also the region settled by him -- Hul.
see HEBREW chuwl
Forms and Transliterations
וְח֖וּל וחול veChul wə·ḥūl wəḥūl
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