Strong's Lexicon mechillah: Forgiveness, pardon Original Word: מְחִלָּה Word Origin: Derived from the root חָלַל (chalal), which can mean "to bore," "to pierce," or "to profane." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for forgiveness in the New Testament is often ἄφεσις (aphesis), Strong's Greek #859, which also means "release" or "pardon." Usage: The term "mechillah" is used to denote the concept of forgiveness or pardon, particularly in the context of divine forgiveness of sins. It reflects the act of absolving or releasing someone from the burden of guilt or wrongdoing. In the Hebrew Bible, forgiveness is often associated with God's mercy and grace, emphasizing His willingness to forgive the repentant. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, forgiveness was a central theme in the relationship between God and His people. The sacrificial system, as outlined in the Torah, provided a means for atonement and forgiveness of sins. The Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur) was a significant annual event where the high priest would make atonement for the sins of the nation. Forgiveness was not only a divine act but also a social and communal responsibility, promoting reconciliation and peace within the community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chalal Definition a hole NASB Translation holes (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מְחִלָּה] noun feminine hole, מְחִלּוֺת עָפָר holes of the dust Isaiah 2:19 ("" מְעָרוֺת צֻרִים caves of the rocks). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cave From chalal; a cavern (as if excavated) -- cave. see HEBREW chalal Forms and Transliterations וּבִמְחִלּ֖וֹת ובמחלות ū·ḇim·ḥil·lō·wṯ ūḇimḥillōwṯ uvimchilLotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 2:19 HEB: בִּמְעָר֣וֹת צֻרִ֔ים וּבִמְחִלּ֖וֹת עָפָ֑ר מִפְּנֵ֞י NAS: of the rocks And into holes of the ground KJV: of the rocks, and into the caves of the earth, INT: caves of the rocks holes of the ground for 1 Occurrence |
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