מָהַל
ma.hal
to weaken
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredAnalysis of "Ma'al" (H4107): The Hebrew verb "ma'al" (H4107) is defined as "to weaken". This indicates that the primary meaning of the word is related to a reduction in strength or ability. Within the semantic domain of "Body & Health", it suggests a physical or bodily weakening, rather than a moral or emotional one. "Ma'al" is only used once in the entire Hebrew Bible, which suggests that the concept may not have been a central theme in ancient Israelite thought. Despite its limited occurrence, the definition of "to weaken" provides valuable insight into the human experience, highlighting the vulnerabilities that we all face at some point in our lives. This word's significance lies in its simplicity, conveying the idea that even the strongest among us can become weak and in need of support or care.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text