אָלַח

Strong’s Definition

to muddle, i.e. (figuratively and intransitive) to turn (morally) corrupt

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Usage

become filthy.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.(niphal) to be corrupt morally, tainted

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: ʼâlach; Pronunciation: aw-lakh'