Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “בָּטֵל”
Understanding bâṭêl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
cease. - to desist from labor 1) to cease 1a) (Qal) to cease
H988
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
בָּטֵל
Phoneticbaw-tale'
Transliterationbâṭêl
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cease. - to desist from labor 1) to cease 1a) (Qal) to cease
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ecclesiastes 12:3 | “In the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men shall bow themselves, and the grinders cease because they are few, and those that look out of the windows be darkened,” Word: בָּטֵל (bâṭêl) |
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