כָּהָה
ka.hah (H3543A)
to grow dim
AI Word Study
Based on the provided lexicon data, the Hebrew word "ka.hah" (H3543A) means "to grow dim." This indicates that the word has a direct connection to the perception of light and darkness. When something grows dim, it can either be because of an actual decrease in light or an increase in darkness. The 9 occurrences of this word in the Bible suggest that it has a relatively versatile range of usage in various contexts, such as potentially describing the decrease of light from a source, an imperfect perception, or a fading away of an essential characteristic. Its presence in at least 9 passages implies its importance in conveying different shades of meaning, which can help explain how ancient Hebrew speakers understood the concepts of light and darkness. The significance of "ka.hah" lies in its nuanced portrayal of the ephemeral nature of light and the way it can be diminished by darkness or decay. This understanding of how objects, situations, or emotions "grow dim" can offer insights into the subtleties of human experience and our relationship with the world around us.
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When Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his elder son, and said to him, “My son?” He said to him, “Here I am.”
The priest shall examine him again on the seventh day. Behold, if the plague has faded and the plague hasn’t spread in the skin, then the priest shall pronounce him clean. It is a scab. He shall wash his clothes, and be clean.
If the priest looks, and behold, the plague has faded after it is washed, then he shall tear it out of the garment, or out of the skin, or out of the warp, or out of the woof;
Moses was one hundred twenty years old when he died. His eye was not dim, nor his strength gone.
My eye also is dim by reason of sorrow. All my members are as a shadow.
He will not fail nor be discouraged, until he has set justice in the earth, and the islands wait for his law.”
It shall be, when they ask you, ‘Why do you sigh?’ that you shall say, ‘Because of the news, for it comes! Every heart will melt, all hands will be feeble, every spirit will faint, and all knees will be weak as water. Behold, it comes, and it shall be done, says the Lord Yahweh.’ ”
Woe to the worthless shepherd who leaves the flock! The sword will be on his arm, and on his right eye. His arm will be completely withered, and his right eye will be totally blinded!”