Implore חָלָה

Inspiring Words Knight Vision · Mar 20, 2026 · 2m

We are in chapter thirty-two of Exodus with our word for today. חָלָה grow weak, tired, fall sick, be ill, feel pain, entreat the favor of, to ask for or request earnestly. It is used 74 times in the Old Testament. Our word is used in the sense to cause physical pain, suffering, or illness. Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart מַחֲלָה sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. Our word is also used in the sense of seeking favor in prayer or asking earnestly. Psalm 119:58 חִלִּ֣יתִי I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. This is how…