חָלָה

Definition and meaning

chalah (khaw-law') v. 1. (properly) to be rubbed or worn 2. hence (figuratively) to be weak, sick, afflicted 3. or (causatively) to grieve, make sick 4. also to stroke (in flattering), entreat [a primitive root] KJV: beseech, (be) diseased, (put to) grief, be grieved, (be) grievous, infirmity, intreat, lay to, put to pain, X pray, make prayer, be (fall, make) sick, sore, be sorry, make suit (X supplication), woman in travail, be (become) weak, be wounded. Compare: H2342, H2470, H2490