The meaning of “בָּלַל”
Understanding bâlal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
anoint, confound, [idiom] fade, mingle, mix (self), give provender, temper. - to overflow (specifically with oil.) - by ...
בָּלַל
anoint, confound, [idiom] fade, mingle, mix (self), give provender, temper. - to overflow (specifically with oil.) - by implication, to mix - to fodder 1) to mix, mingle, confuse, confound 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to mingle, confuse 1a2) to mix 1a3) to give provender, feed (animals) 1b) (Hithpoel) to mix oneself (among others) 1c) (Hiphil) to fade away
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 11:9 | “Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the Lord did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the Lord scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth.” Word: בָּלַל (bâlal) | |
| Exodus 29:40 | “And with the one lamb a tenth deal of flour mingled with the fourth part of an hin of beaten oil; and the fourth part of an hin of wine for a drink offering.” Word: בָּלַל (bâlal) | |
| Leviticus 9:4 | “Also a bullock and a ram for peace offerings, to sacrifice before the Lord; and a meat offering mingled with oil: for to day the Lord will appear unto you.” Word: בָּלַל (bâlal) | |
| Numbers 8:8 | “Then let them take a young bullock with his meat offering, even fine flour mingled with oil, and another young bullock shalt thou take for a sin offering.” Word: בָּלַל (bâlal) | |
| Judges 19:21 | “So he brought him into his house, and gave provender unto the asses: and they washed their feet, and did eat and drink.” Word: בָּלַל (bâlal) |