Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “בָּלַק”
Understanding bâlaq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
(make) waste. - to annihilate 1) to waste, lay waste, devastate 1a) (Poel) to make waste 1b) (Pual) devastated (particip...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
בָּלַק
Phoneticbaw-lak'
Transliterationbâlaq
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
(make) waste. - to annihilate 1) to waste, lay waste, devastate 1a) (Poel) to make waste 1b) (Pual) devastated (participle)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 24:1 | “Behold, the Lord maketh the earth empty, and maketh it waste, and turneth it upside down, and scattereth abroad the inhabitants thereof.” Word: בָּלַק (bâlaq) | |
| Nahum 2:10 | “She is empty, and void, and waste: and the heart melteth, and the knees smite together, and much pain is in all loins, and the faces of them all gather blackness.” Word: בָּלַק (bâlaq) |
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