Know the Word.

Hebrew word

châdal

khaw-dal'

חָדַל

What it means

properly, to be flabby, i.e. desist

properly, to be flabby, i.e. (by implication) desist; (figuratively) be lacking or idle

Where it comes from

a primitive root

How the King James translates it

  • forbear14
  • cease10
  • ceased6
  • off5
  • leave3
  • forbare3
  • left2
  • alone2

Every place it appears 55