חִילchîyl

Meanings

Same root

• חוּלchûwl · H2342properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e. (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; figuratively, to wait, to pervert

Where it appears

Appears 7 times in the Bible.

• Exodus 15:14 The peoples hear and tremble; anguish grips those who live in Philistia.
• Job 6:10 At least I can take comfort in this: Despite the pain, I have not denied the words of the Holy One.
• Psalms 48:6 They were gripped with terror and writhed in pain like a woman in labor.
• Jeremiah 6:24 We have heard reports about the enemy, and we wring our hands in fright. Pangs of anguish have gripped us, like those of a woman in labor.
• Jeremiah 22:23 It may be nice to live in a beautiful palace paneled with wood from the cedars of Lebanon, but soon you will groan with pangs of anguish— anguish like that of a woman in labor.
• Jeremiah 50:43 The king of Babylon has heard reports about the enemy, and he is weak with fright. Pangs of anguish have gripped him, like those of a woman in labor.