Genesis 8:10

Lexical meaning

Definition

properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e. (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; figuratively, to wait, to pervert

Derivation

or חִיל; a primitive root;

KJV renderings

bear, (make to) bring forth, (make to) calve, dance, drive away, fall grievously (with pain), fear, form, great, grieve, (be) grievous, hope, look, make, be in pain, be much (sore) pained, rest, shake, shapen, (be) sorrow(-ful), stay, tarry, travail (with pain), tremble, trust, wait carefully (patiently), be wounded.

Grammar

• וַ — conjunction
• יָּ֣חֶל — verb Piel, sequential imperfect, 3rd person, masculine, singular

Code HC/Vpw3ms

Usage

Occurs 61 times in the Hebrew Bible.Deuteronomy 2:25Deuteronomy 32:18Judges 3:25Judges 21:21Judges 21:23

Theological interpretation (AI)

The card on the left shows lexical data from published sources. Interpretation is separate: ask the Companion to explain how traditions read חוּל here.