Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “בְּלִיל”
Understanding bᵉlîyl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
corn, fodder, provender. - mixed, i.e. (specifically) feed (for cattle) 1) fodder
H1098
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
בְּלִיל
Phoneticbel-eel'
Transliterationbᵉlîyl
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
corn, fodder, provender. - mixed, i.e. (specifically) feed (for cattle) 1) fodder
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 6:5 | “Doth the wild ass bray when he hath grass? or loweth the ox over his fodder?” Word: בְּלִיל (bᵉlîyl) | |
| Job 24:6 | “They reap every one his corn in the field: and they gather the vintage of the wicked.” Word: בְּלִיל (bᵉlîyl) | |
| Isaiah 30:24 | “The oxen likewise and the young asses that ear the ground shall eat clean provender, which hath been winnowed with the shovel and with the fan.” Word: בְּלִיל (bᵉlîyl) |
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