Strong’s H2486

חָלִילָה

Part of speech

Interjection

Transliteration

chaliylah

Pronunciation

khaw-lee-lah

Definition

"Far be it," "God forbid," "Never," "By no means"

Meaning

for, a profaned thing, far be it!

Usage

The Hebrew word "chalilah" is an interjection used to express strong rejection or denial of an action or idea, often invoking a sense of moral or spiritual repulsion. It is typically used to emphasize the speaker's commitment to righteousness or to distance oneself from an action that would be considered sinful or inappropriate.

Bible references

Genesis 18:25;Genesis 18:25;Genesis 44:7;Genesis 44:17;Joshua 22:29;Joshua 24:16;1 Samuel 2:30;1 Samuel 12:23;1 Samuel 14:45;1 Samuel 20:2;1 Samuel 20:9;1 Samuel 22:15;1 Samuel 24:6;1 Samuel 26:11;2 Samuel 20:20;2 Samuel 20:20;2 Samuel 23:17;1 Kings 21:3;1 Chronicles 11:19;Job 27:5;Job 34:10