חַלְחָלָה (chalchâlâh) — Pain

Hebrew word study: חַלְחָלָה (chalchâlâh), Strong's H2479. writhing (in childbirth); by implication, terror

HebrewStrong's H2479
Quick definition
Hebrew word
חַלְחָלָה (chalchâlâh)
Pronounced: khal-khaw-law'

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

writhing (in childbirth); by implication, terror

Word study
Derivation: feminine from the same as H2478 (חַלְחוּל);

KJV translation words: (great, much) pain.

Where this word appears

Strong's H2479 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Isaiah 21:3 and last appears in Nahum 2:10.

How it is rendered in the text

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

anguish ×3and anguish ×1

Forms found in the text

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

חַלְחָלָה ×3וְחַלְחָלָה ×1

Books where it appears most

Ezekiel ×2Isaiah ×1Nahum ×1

Verses (all 4)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: H2478 חַלְחוּל (Chalchûwl).

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 chalchâlâh (H2479) mean?

Writhing (in childbirth); by implication, terror.

How is H2479 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H2479 as: (great, much) pain..

How often does חַלְחָלָה (chalchâlâh) appear?

Strong's H2479 is tagged on 4 words in 4 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Isaiah 21:3 and last appears in Nahum 2:10.