חָלַל
cha.lal
to bore
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "cha.lal" (H2490A) means "to bore." This verb is found 7 times in the Bible and falls within the semantic domain of Physical Action. The primary meaning of "cha.lal" is to create a hole or opening through a material, such as wood or stone, using a drill or other tool. The range of usage for "cha.lal" is quite specific, with most occurrences describing the act of boring holes for various purposes, such as creating a passageway or a hole for a peg. This verb is often used in conjunction with other words that describe the material being bored, such as wood or stone. The significance of "cha.lal" lies in its practical application in ancient times. In a world without power tools, boring holes was a labor-intensive process that required great skill and patience. The use of "cha.lal" in the Bible highlights the importance of manual labor and craftsmanship in ancient societies.
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Occurrences in Scripture
7 total occurrences across the text
By his Spirit the heavens are garnished. His hand has pierced the swift serpent.
Psalms 109:22for I am poor and needy. My heart is wounded within me.
Proverbs 26:10As an archer who wounds all, so is he who hires a fool or he who hires those who pass by.
Isaiah 53:5But he was pierced for our transgressions. He was crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that brought our peace was on him; and by his wounds we are healed.
Isaiah 51:9Awake, awake, put on strength, arm of Yahweh! Awake, as in the days of old, the generations of ancient times. Isn’t it you who cut Rahab in pieces, who pierced the monster?
Ezekiel 28:9Will you yet say before him who kills you, ‘I am God’? But you are man, and not God, in the hand of him who wounds you.
Ezekiel 32:26“There is Meshech, Tubal, and all their multitude. Their graves are around them, all of them uncircumcised, slain by the sword; for they caused their terror in the land of the living.