Strong’s H2490
חָלַל
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
chalal
Pronunciation
khaw-LAL
Definition
To profane, defile, pollute, desecrate, begin
Meaning
to bore, to wound, to dissolve, to profane, to break, to begin, to play
Usage
The Hebrew verb "chalal" primarily conveys the idea of profaning or defiling something sacred. It is used in various contexts to describe actions that desecrate or violate the holiness of persons, places, or things. Additionally, "chalal" can mean to begin, often in the context of beginning to profane or defile.
Bible references
Genesis 4:26;Genesis 6:1;Genesis 9:20;Genesis 10:8;Genesis 11:6;Genesis 41:54;Genesis 44:12;Genesis 49:4;Exodus 20:25;Exodus 31:14;Leviticus 18:21;Leviticus 19:8;Leviticus 19:12;Leviticus 19:29;Leviticus 20:3;Leviticus 21:4;Leviticus 21:6;Leviticus 21:9;Leviticus 21:9;Leviticus 21:12;Leviticus 21:15;Leviticus 21:23;Leviticus 22:2;Leviticus 22:9;Leviticus 22:15