זָחַל (zâchal) — Be Afraid

Hebrew word study: זָחַל (zâchal), Strong's H2119. to crawl; by implication, to fear

HebrewStrong's H2119
Quick definition
Hebrew word
זָחַל (zâchal)
Pronounced: zaw-khal'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to crawl; by implication, to fear

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: be afraid, serpent, worm.

Where this word appears

Strong's H2119 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Deuteronomy 32:24 and last appears in Micah 7:17.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

I was anxious ×1like things which crawl of ×1things which crawl of ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

זָחַלְתִּי ×1זֹחֲלֵי ×1כְּזֹחֲלֵי ×1

Books where it appears most

Deuteronomy ×1Job ×1Micah ×1

Verses (all 3)

  • Deuteronomy 32:24 — זֹחֲלֵי — things which crawl of
  • Job 32:6 — זָחַלְתִּי — I was anxious
  • Micah 7:17 — כְּזֹחֲלֵי — like things which crawl of

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: H1763 דְּחַל (dᵉchal), H2120 זֹחֶלֶת (Zôcheleth).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does zâchal (H2119) mean?

To crawl; by implication, to fear.

How is H2119 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H2119 as: be afraid, serpent, worm..

How often does זָחַל (zâchal) appear?

Strong's H2119 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Deuteronomy 32:24 and last appears in Micah 7:17.