Strong’s H2481

חֲלִי

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

chaliy

Pronunciation

khaw-lee'

Definition

Sickness, disease, illness

Meaning

a trinket

Usage

The Hebrew word "chali" primarily refers to physical sickness or disease. It is used in the Old Testament to describe various forms of illness, often as a condition that requires healing or divine intervention. The term can also metaphorically represent spiritual or moral ailments, reflecting a state of weakness or affliction.

Bible references

Proverbs 25:12;Songs 7:1