The meaning of “הָבַל”
Understanding hâbal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be (become, make) vain. - to be vain in act, word, or expectation - specifically to lead astray 1) to act emptily, becom...
הָבַל
be (become, make) vain. - to be vain in act, word, or expectation - specifically to lead astray 1) to act emptily, become vain, be vain 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to become vain 1a2) to be utterly vain (with cognate acc) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to become vain 1b2) to fill with vain hopes
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 17:15 | “And they rejected his statutes, and his covenant that he made with their fathers, and his testimonies which he testified against them; and they followed vanity, and became vain, and went after the heathen that were round about them, concerning whom the Lord had charged them, that they should not do like them.” Word: הָבַל (hâbal) | |
| Job 27:12 | “Behold, all ye yourselves have seen it; why then are ye thus altogether vain?” Word: הָבַל (hâbal) | |
| Psalms 62:10 | “Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.” Word: הָבַל (hâbal) | |
| Jeremiah 2:5 | “Thus saith the Lord, What iniquity have your fathers found in me, that they are gone far from me, and have walked after vanity, and are become vain?” Word: הָבַל (hâbal) | |
| Jeremiah 23:16 | “Thus saith the Lord of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the Lord.” Word: הָבַל (hâbal) |
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