Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “בֶּלַע”
Understanding belaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
devouring, that which he hath swallowed up. - a gulp - figuratively, destruction 1) a swallowing, devouring (fig. for ru...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
בֶּלַע
Phoneticbeh'-lah
Transliterationbelaʻ
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
devouring, that which he hath swallowed up. - a gulp - figuratively, destruction 1) a swallowing, devouring (fig. for ruin) 2) a thing swallowed
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 52:4 | “Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.” Word: בֶּלַע (belaʻ) | |
| Jeremiah 51:44 | “And I will punish Bel in Babylon, and I will bring forth out of his mouth that which he hath swallowed up: and the nations shall not flow together any more unto him: yea, the wall of Babylon shall fall.” Word: בֶּלַע (belaʻ) |