לֵחַ (le.ach)
le.ach
vigor
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun leach describes a state of freshness or moisture that implies vitality. It appears only once in the Old Testament, found in Deuteronomy 32:13 within Moses’ song celebrating Israel’s blessings. In this context, it refers to the "honey from the rock" and oil that nourished the people, suggesting that their strength came from a source of life-giving sustenance.
Its core meaning connects physical moisture with spiritual or physical vigor. The word does not merely denote wetness but the refreshing quality that restores energy. By linking this freshness to honey and oil, the text emphasizes how divine provision transforms barren places into sources of strength and joy for those who receive it.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word leach points to a deep, life-giving freshness that restores our energy. In Deuteronomy 32:13, it describes how God provided honey from the rock and oil to sustain Israel. This imagery shows that true vigor comes not from human effort alone, but from divine provision that transforms barren places into sources of strength.
When you feel worn out or drained, this word reminds you that God offers refreshment that goes beyond surface-level comfort. He sustains your spirit with a vitality that keeps you going, even when circumstances seem dry or difficult. Trust in His ability to renew your strength and bring joy to your heart.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- vigor/ his1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- לֵחֹֽ/ה\׃1×