Strong’s H2309

חֶדֶל

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

chedel

Pronunciation

kheh'-del

Definition

Cessation, end, failure

Meaning

rest, the state of the dead

Usage

The Hebrew word "chedel" primarily conveys the idea of cessation or the act of stopping. It is used to describe a state of inactivity or the end of an action. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it often refers to the cessation of work, activity, or life.

Bible references

Isaiah 38:11