אָלַח (ʼâlach) — Become Filthy

Hebrew word study: אָלַח (ʼâlach), Strong's H444. to muddle, i.e. (figuratively and intransitive) to turn (morally) corrupt

HebrewStrong's H444
Quick definition
Hebrew word
אָלַח (ʼâlach)
Pronounced: aw-lakh'

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

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

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: become filthy.

Where this word appears

Strong's H444 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Job 15:16 and last appears in Psalms 53:3.

How it is rendered in the text

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

they are corrupt ×2and one who is corrupt ×1

Forms found in the text

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

נֶאֱלָחוּ ×2וְנֶאֱלָח ×1

Books where it appears most

Psalms ×2Job ×1

Verses (all 3)

  • Job 15:16 — וְנֶאֱלָח — and one who is corrupt
  • Psalms 14:3 — נֶאֱלָחוּ — they are corrupt
  • Psalms 53:3 — נֶאֱלָחוּ — they are corrupt

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 ʼâlach (H444) mean?

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

How is H444 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H444 as: become filthy..

How often does אָלַח (ʼâlach) appear?

Strong's H444 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Job 15:16 and last appears in Psalms 53:3.