mo.rekh denotes a condition placed in the heart that leaves people fleeing in fear in Leviticus 26:36.

The single attested use places mo.rekh in the heart of people in enemy lands, followed by their fearful flight at the sound of a driven leaf in Leviticus 26:36.

1. A fearful condition within the heart · dominant

   In Leviticus 26:36, the masculine singular absolute noun occurs in the clause about bringing this condition into the hearts of those remaining in enemy lands; the ensuing flight at the sound of a driven leaf concretely portrays their vulnerability. The APB renders the clause “I will bring weakness into their hearts.”

   Leviticus 26:36

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Leviticus 26:36, the APB presents the clause as “I will bring weakness into their hearts,”.