Lexicon
חַכְלִילִי
chakh.lil
H2447
H:A-M Hebrew

dull

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chakh.lil describes the eyes in Genesis 49:12 as dull or dark in relation to wine.

The sole attested use describes eyes in a comparison with wine, with the verse presenting them as darker than wine.

Senses in use

  1. Describing eyes in comparison with wine · dominant

    In Genesis 49:12, the masculine singular construct adjective occurs in the clause about “His eyes”; the APB renders the verse, “His eyes are darker than wine and his teeth whiter than milk.”

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Genesis 49:12, the APB presents the eye-description as “darker than wine.” Its exact English wording cannot be assigned to the adjective with certainty.

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