Strong's Lexicon baleh: To wear out, to decay, to waste away Original Word: בָּלֶה Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is φθείρω (phtheiro), Strong's Greek #5351, which means to corrupt or destroy. Usage: The Hebrew verb "baleh" primarily conveys the idea of wearing out or decaying. It is often used in the context of physical objects or garments that deteriorate over time. The term can also metaphorically describe the fading or wasting away of strength, vitality, or life itself. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, clothing and physical objects were highly valued due to the labor-intensive processes required to produce them. The concept of wearing out or decaying would have been a familiar and tangible reality for the Israelites, who lived in a world where resources were not as easily replaced as they are today. This term would resonate with the transient nature of material possessions and human life, emphasizing the need for reliance on the eternal and unchanging nature of God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom balah Definition worn-out NASB Translation worn (1), worn-out (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs [בָּלֶה] adjective worn out; feminine בָּלָה Ezekiel 23:43 (of a woman, compare Genesis 18:12 above); plural בָּלִים Joshua 9:4 (sacks), Joshua 9:4 (wine-skins), בָּלוֺת Joshua 9:5 (sandals), Joshua 9:5 (garments). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance old From balah; worn out -- old. see HEBREW balah Forms and Transliterations בָּל֖וֹת בָּל֤וֹת בָּלִ֔ים בָּלִים֙ בלות בלים לַבָּלָ֖ה לבלה bā·lîm bā·lō·wṯ baLim bālîm baLot bālōwṯ lab·bā·lāh labbaLah labbālāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 9:4 HEB: וַיִּקְח֞וּ שַׂקִּ֤ים בָּלִים֙ לַחֲמ֣וֹרֵיהֶ֔ם וְנֹאד֥וֹת NAS: and took worn-out sacks KJV: and took old sacks INT: and took sacks worn-out their donkeys and wineskins Joshua 9:4 Joshua 9:5 Joshua 9:5 Ezekiel 23:43 5 Occurrences |
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