Definition
from H2456; properly, disease; hence, rust
Traditional renderings: scum.
Traditional renderings: scum.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders חֶלְאָה:
- ἰόςios“poison/rust”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- Ezekiel 24:6חֶלְאָתָ֣ה · now rusted; וְחֶ֨לְאָתָ֔הּ · whose rustTherefore this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Woe to the city of bloodshed, to the pot now rusted, whose rust will not come off! Empty it piece by piece; cast no lots for its contents.
- Ezekiel 24:11חֶלְאָתָֽהּ׃ · its rustSet the empty pot on its coals until it becomes hot and its copper glows. Then its impurity will melt within; its rust will be consumed.
- Ezekiel 24:12חֶלְאָתָ֔הּ · rust; חֶלְאָתָֽהּ׃It has frustrated every effort; its thick rust has not been removed, even by the fire.