Hebrew · H444 · unreviewed

אָלַח

To muddle , i.e. (figuratively and intransitive) to turn (morally) corrupt

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אָלַח H444

What does אָלַח mean in the Bible?

אָלַח is a Hebrew word meaning "to muddle , i.e. (figuratively and intransitive) to turn (morally) corrupt". to muddle, i.

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Meaning

to muddle , i.e. (figuratively and intransitive) to turn (morally) corrupt
Extended definition

to muddle, i.e. (figuratively and intransitive) to turn (morally) corrupt BDB: be corrupt Usage: become filthy.

Source: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
Grammatical Forms

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

Niphal passive or reflexive — the subject receives or experiences the action
Perfect Ps 14:3 · Ps 53:4
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