Hebrew · H2490, G953

Chalal

Properly, to bore , i.e. (by implication) to wound , to dissolve ; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin (as if by an 'opening wedge'); to play (the flute) · to desecrate

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חָלַל H2490 properly, to bore , i.e. (by implication) to wound , to dissolve ; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin (as if by an 'opening wedge'); to play (the flute)

Pronunciation chalal

To pierce or wound, thus to profane sacred things by breaking covenant boundaries or ritual purity.

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βεβηλόω G953 to desecrate

Pronunciation bebēlóō

To render something common or unfit for sacred use; opposite of consecration

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What does chalal (chalal) mean in the Bible?

חָלַל · βεβηλόω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to profane, dishonor, or bring low".

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Questions this entry answers

What does חָלַל · βεβηλόω mean in the Bible?

חָלַל · βεβηλόω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to profane, dishonor, or bring low".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H2490, G953?

H2490, G953 is connected to 143 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. to profane, dishonor, or bring low

Strong's H2490, G953

Lexical occurrences 143 verses Word forms 8 forms 88 references

Source Gloss

to profane, dishonor, or bring low

Grammatical Forms

How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.

This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.

Form groups 8 Aligned forms 88

Hiphil causative active — the subject causes someone else to perform the action 40×

Perfect 1Chr 1:10 · 1Chr 27:24 · 1Sam 14:35 · 2Chr 29:27 · 2Chr 31:21 · 2Chr 34:3 · 2Kgs 10:32 · 2Kgs 15:37 · Gen 6:1 · Gen 10:8 · Gen 44:12 · Judg 20:39 · Num 17:11 · Num 17:12 · 1Sam 3:2 · 2Chr 20:22 28×

Imperfect Deut 2:25 · Ezek 39:7 · Josh 3:7 · Judg 10:18 · Judg 13:5 · Num 30:3 · Deut 16:9 · Ezek 9:6 8×

Sequential imperfect Deut 2:24 · Deut 2:31 2×

Infinitive absolute 1Sam 3:12 1×

Participle active Jer 25:29 1×

Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action 36×

Perfect Ezek 20:13 · Ezek 20:16 · Ezek 20:21 · Ezek 20:24 · Ezek 23:38 · Ps 74:7 · Zeph 3:4 · Lam 2:2 · Lev 19:8 · Mal 2:11 · Ps 55:21 · Ezek 28:18 · Gen 49:4 · Ps 89:40 · Ezek 36:22 · Ezek 36:23 18×

Imperfect Lev 21:6 · Lev 22:2 · Lev 22:15 · Ps 89:32 · Ezek 20:39 · Lev 22:32 · Num 18:32 · Lev 21:12 · Lev 21:15 · Lev 21:23 · Lev 18:21 · Ps 89:35 12×

Participle active 1Kgs 1:40 · Ezek 24:21 · Lev 21:9 · Mal 1:12 4×

Infinitive construct Amos 2:7 1×

Jussive Lev 19:29 1×

Niphal passive or reflexive — the subject receives or experiences the action 6×

Infinitive construct Ezek 20:9 · Ezek 20:14 · Ezek 20:22 3×

Imperfect Isa 48:11 · Lev 21:9 2×

Perfect Ezek 25:3 1×

Pual intensive passive — intensive action received by the subject 1×

Participle passive Ezek 32:26 1×

Hophal causative passive — the subject is caused to perform the action 1×

Perfect Gen 4:26 1×

Poel 2×