Word Study

The meaning of בָּלֶה

Understanding bâleh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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
ReferenceText
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;

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.

Ezekiel 23:43

Then said I unto her that was old in adulteries, Will they now commit whoredoms with her, and she with them?

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Joshua
Book Distribution
Joshua2
Ezekiel1

Devotional Reflection

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