Lexical Definition
אָלַח ʼâlach (aw-lakh') to corrupt H:V
a primitive root
become filthy.
- to muddle, i.e. (figuratively and intransitive) to turn (morally) corrupt
1) (Niphal) to be corrupt morally, tainted
See Greek: ἀκάθαρτος · ἀχρειόω
Usage: 2 forms in 3 verses
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[אָלַח] verb only Niph`al be corrupt morally; tainted (Che Ps 14:3) (compare Arabic VIII. be confused (of a thing), of milk, turn sour) Perfect 3 plural נֶאֱלָ֑חוּ Ps 14:3; Ps 53:4* Participle נֶאֱלָח a corrupt man Job 15:16.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Job | 15:16 |
| Psalms | 14:3 · 53:4* |