The meaning of “נָבָל”
Understanding nâbâl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
fool(-ish, -ish man, -ish woman), vile person. - stupid - wicked (especially impious) 1) foolish, senseless, fool
נָבָל
fool(-ish, -ish man, -ish woman), vile person. - stupid - wicked (especially impious) 1) foolish, senseless, fool
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 32:21 | “They have moved me to jealousy with that which is not God; they have provoked me to anger with their vanities: and I will move them to jealousy with those which are not a people; I will provoke them to anger with a foolish nation.” Word: נָבָל (nâbâl) | |
| 2 Samuel 13:13 | “And I, whither shall I cause my shame to go? and as for thee, thou shalt be as one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, I pray thee, speak unto the king; for he will not withhold me from thee.” Word: נָבָל (nâbâl) | |
| Job 30:8 | “They were children of fools, yea, children of base men: they were viler than the earth.” Word: נָבָל (nâbâl) | |
| Psalms 53:1 | “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.” Word: נָבָל (nâbâl) | |
| Proverbs 17:21 | “He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.” Word: נָבָל (nâbâl) |
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