Halhul — the meaning of the Hebrew name חַלְחוּל

חַלְחוּל

Chalchûwl · pronounced khal-khool' · Strong's H2478 · a place

Halhul means contorted.

Built from

חוּל chûwl (by reduplication from, H2342) — properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e. (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear open in the lexicon ›

Strong's definition

by reduplication from H2342; contorted; Chalchul, a place in Palestine.

First appearance

Josh 15:58 Halhul, Beth–zur, and Gedor, (KJV)

Every verse that names Halhul

1 occurrence in 1 verse — Joshua

Josh 15:58

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