Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “בָּלַס”
Understanding bâlaç reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
gatherer. - to pinch sycamore figs (a process necessary to ripen them) 1) (Qal) to gather figs, tend sycamore trees
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
בָּלַס
Phoneticbaw-las'
Transliterationbâlaç
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
gatherer. - to pinch sycamore figs (a process necessary to ripen them) 1) (Qal) to gather figs, tend sycamore trees
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Amos 7:14 | “Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet’s son; but I was an herdman, and a gatherer of sycomore fruit:” Word: בָּלַס (bâlaç) |