חָלַט

cha.latto catchHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentVerb1 occurrence1 book1 verse

Definition

a primitive root; to snatch at
Traditional renderings: catch.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

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  1. 1 Kings 20:33וַיַּחְלְט֣וּ · grasped [at this word]
    Now the men were looking for a sign of hope, and they quickly grasped at this word and replied, “Yes, your brother Ben-hadad.” “Go and get him!” said the king. Then Ben-hadad came out, and Ahab had him come up into his chariot.