Strong’s H2308

חָדַל

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

chadal

Pronunciation

khaw-DAL

Definition

To cease, desist, leave off, refrain, forsake

Meaning

to be flabby, desist, be lacking, idle

Usage

The Hebrew verb "chadal" primarily means to stop or cease from an action or activity. It conveys the idea of desisting or refraining from continuing something. In the context of the Old Testament, it is often used to describe the cessation of work, speech, or other activities. It can also imply a sense of forsaking or abandoning a practice or behavior.

Bible references

Genesis 11:8;Genesis 18:11;Genesis 41:49;Exodus 9:29;Exodus 9:33;Exodus 9:34;Exodus 14:12;Exodus 23:5;Numbers 9:13;Deuteronomy 15:11;Deuteronomy 23:22;Judges 5:6;Judges 5:7;Judges 5:7;Judges 9:9;Judges 9:11;Judges 9:13;Judges 15:7;Judges 20:28;Ruth 1:18;1 Samuel 2:5;1 Samuel 9:5;1 Samuel 12:23;1 Samuel 23:13;1 Kings 15:21