Biblica Analytica
H2119B Hebrew

דְּחַל

de.chal

to fear

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to fear
Transliteration
de.chal
Strong's Number
H2119B
Occurrences
1
Semantic Domain
Emotion & Attitude

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

Based on the given data, the Hebrew word דְּחַל (de.chal) is defined as "to fear". Its semantic domain is Emotion & Attitude, indicating it relates to emotional states and mental attitudes. This word is used only once in the Bible. Given its definition, the word likely refers to an emotion of reverence, dread, or awe, rather than a neutral sense of respect. Its occurrence in the Bible may be a unique or pivotal instance, making it difficult to generalize its range of usage without more context. Still, its significance lies in the emotional nuance it brings to the specific biblical passage it appears in, adding depth and complexity to its narrative.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H2119B
Lemma
דְּחַל
Transliteration
de.chal
Definition
to fear
Occurrences
1
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text