חָלָץ
The loins (as the seat of vigor)
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What does חָלָץ (ḥālāṣ) mean in the Bible?
חָלָץ (ḥālāṣ) is a Hebrew word meaning "the loins (as the seat of vigor)". the loins (as the seat of vigor) BDB: loins Usage: loins, reins.
Meaning
Loins as the anatomical seat of physical strength, reproductive power, and vital life force in Hebrew anthropology
the loins (as the seat of vigor) BDB: loins Usage: loins, reins.
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