za.chal expresses fear that leads Elihu to hesitate before speaking to older men.

The sole attested use presents fear in the setting of Elihu's hesitation to declare his knowledge before men described as aged.

1. Fear prompting hesitation to speak · dominant

   In Job 32:6, the Qal perfect first-common-singular form occurs as Elihu explains his reluctance before those he calls aged; the APB renders the verse, “therefore I was afraid and hesitated to declare my knowledge to you.”

   Job 32:6

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Job 32:6, the APB presents the clause with “I was afraid and hesitated to declare my knowledge to you”; The term's individual English equivalent cannot be isolated with certainty.