Strong's Lexicon chali: Sickness, disease, illness Original Word: חֲלִי Word Origin: Derived from the root חָלָה (chalah), which means "to be weak, sick, or afflicted." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3554 νοσέω (noseo) - to be sick - G769 ἀσθένεια (astheneia) - weakness, infirmity Usage: The Hebrew word "chali" primarily refers to physical sickness or disease. It is used in the Old Testament to describe various forms of illness, often as a condition that requires healing or divine intervention. The term can also metaphorically represent spiritual or moral ailments, reflecting a state of weakness or affliction. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, sickness was often viewed as a consequence of sin or disobedience to God. The Israelites believed that health and wellness were blessings from God, while illness could be a sign of divine displeasure. However, the Hebrew Scriptures also emphasize God's compassion and willingness to heal those who turn to Him in faith and repentance. The role of priests and prophets was significant in diagnosing and interceding for the sick, and various purification rituals were prescribed in the Law of Moses. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition an ornament NASB Translation jewels (1), ornament (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. חֲלִי noun masculine ornament, נֶזֶם זָחָב וַחֲלִיכָּֿ֑תֶם Proverbs 25:12 a (nose-or-ear-) ring of gold and (neck-or breast-) ornament of fine gold; plural חֲלָאִים Cant 7:2, in simile of grace and beauty. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance jewel, ornament From chalah; a trinket (as polished) -- jewel, ornament. see HEBREW chalah Forms and Transliterations וַחֲלִי־ וחלי־ חֲלָאִ֔ים חלאים chalaIm ḥă·lā·’îm ḥălā’îm vachali wa·ḥă·lî- waḥălî-Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 25:12 HEB: נֶ֣זֶם זָ֭הָב וַחֲלִי־ כָ֑תֶם מוֹכִ֥יחַ NAS: of gold and an ornament of fine gold KJV: of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, INT: an earring of gold and an ornament of fine reprover Songs 7:1 2 Occurrences |
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