אָלַח

a.lachto corruptHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentVerb3 occurrences2 books3 verses

Definition

a primitive root; to muddle, i.e. (figuratively and intransitive) to turn (morally) corrupt
Traditional renderings: become filthy.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

3 total
  1. Job 15:16וְֽנֶאֱלָ֑ח · and corrupt
    …how much less man, who is vile and corrupt, who drinks injustice like water?
  2. Psalm 14:3נֶ֫אֱלָ֥חוּ · become corrupt
    All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.
  3. Psalm 53:3נֶ֫אֱלָ֥חוּ · become corrupt
    All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.