Strong’s H4245

מַחֲלֶה

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

machaleh

Pronunciation

mah-khah-leh'

Definition

Sickness, disease

Meaning

sickness

Usage

The term "machaleh" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote physical sickness or disease. It often refers to ailments that afflict individuals, highlighting human frailty and the need for divine intervention or healing.

Bible references

Exodus 15:26;Exodus 23:25;1 Kings 8:37;2 Chronicles 6:28;2 Chronicles 21:15;Proverbs 18:14