Strong’s H3782

כָּשַׁל

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

kashal

Pronunciation

kah-SHAHL

Definition

To stumble, to fall, to stagger, to totter

Meaning

to totter, waver, to falter, stumble, faint, fall

Usage

The Hebrew verb "kashal" primarily conveys the idea of stumbling or falling, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. It is used to describe physical stumbling, as well as moral or spiritual failure. The term can imply a loss of strength or stability, leading to a fall or collapse. In a broader sense, it can also refer to the failure of plans or the downfall of individuals or nations.

Bible references

Leviticus 26:37;1 Samuel 2:4;2 Chronicles 25:8;2 Chronicles 25:8;2 Chronicles 28:15;2 Chronicles 28:23;Nehemiah 4:10;Job 4:4;Psalm 9:3;Psalm 27:2;Psalm 31:10;Psalm 64:8;Psalm 105:37;Psalm 107:12;Psalm 109:24;Proverbs 4:12;Proverbs 4:16;Proverbs 4:19;Proverbs 24:16;Proverbs 24:17;Isaiah 3:8;Isaiah 5:27;Isaiah 8:15;Isaiah 28:13;Isaiah 31:3