The meaning of “לָבַט”
Understanding lâbaṭ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
fall. - to overthrow - intransposed, to fall 1) to throw down, thrust down, thrust out, thrust away 1a) (Niphal) to be t...
לָבַט
fall. - to overthrow - intransposed, to fall 1) to throw down, thrust down, thrust out, thrust away 1a) (Niphal) to be thrust down, be thrust away, be thrown down, be cast aside
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 10:8 | “The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.” Word: לָבַט (lâbaṭ) | |
| Proverbs 10:10 | “He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.” Word: לָבַט (lâbaṭ) | |
| Hosea 4:14 | “I will not punish your daughters when they commit whoredom, nor your spouses when they commit adultery: for themselves are separated with whores, and they sacrifice with harlots: therefore the people that doth not understand shall fall.” Word: לָבַט (lâbaṭ) |