Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “בָּלֶה”
Understanding bâleh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
old. - worn out 1) worn out, old
H1087
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
בָּלֶה
Phoneticbaw-leh'
Transliterationbâleh
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
old. - worn out 1) worn out, old
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 9:4 | “They did work wilily, and went and made as if they had been ambassadors, and took old sacks upon their asses, and wine bottles, old, and rent, and bound up;” Word: בָּלֶה (bâleh) | |
| Joshua 9:5 | “And old shoes and clouted upon their feet, and old garments upon them; and all the bread of their provision was dry and mouldy.” Word: בָּלֶה (bâleh) | |
| Ezekiel 23:43 | “Then said I unto her that was old in adulteries, Will they now commit whoredoms with her, and she with them?” Word: בָּלֶה (bâleh) |
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