The meaning of “בָּהַל”
Understanding bâhal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be (make) affrighted (afraid, amazed, dismayed, rash), (be, get, make) haste(-n, -y, -ily), (give) speedy(-ily), thrust ...
בָּהַל
be (make) affrighted (afraid, amazed, dismayed, rash), (be, get, make) haste(-n, -y, -ily), (give) speedy(-ily), thrust out, trouble, vex. - to tremble inwardly (or palpitate), i.e. (figuratively) be (causative, make) (suddenly) alarmed or agitated - by implication to hasten anxiously 1) to disturb, alarm, terrify, hurry, be disturbed, be anxious, be afraid, be hurried, be nervous 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be disturbed, dismayed, terrified, anxious 1a2) to be in haste, be hasty 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to make haste, act hastily, be hurried, be hastened 1b2) to dismay, terrify 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to hasten 1c2) hastened, hastily gained (part.) 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to hasten, hurry, make haste 1d2) to dismay, terrify
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 45:3 | “And Joseph said unto his brethren, I am Joseph; doth my father yet live? And his brethren could not answer him; for they were troubled at his presence.” Word: בָּהַל (bâhal) | |
| 1 Samuel 28:21 | “And the woman came unto Saul, and saw that he was sore troubled, and said unto him, Behold, thine handmaid hath obeyed thy voice, and I have put my life in my hand, and have hearkened unto thy words which thou spakest unto me.” Word: בָּהַל (bâhal) | |
| Ezra 4:4 | “Then the people of the land weakened the hands of the people of Judah, and troubled them in building,” Word: בָּהַל (bâhal) | |
| Psalms 48:5 | “They saw it, and so they marvelled; they were troubled, and hasted away.” Word: בָּהַל (bâhal) | |
| Isaiah 21:3 | “Therefore are my loins filled with pain: pangs have taken hold upon me, as the pangs of a woman that travaileth: I was bowed down at the hearing of it; I was dismayed at the seeing of it.” Word: בָּהַל (bâhal) |
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