Strong's Lexicon belo: wearing out, decay, consumption Original Word: בְּלוֹא Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּלָה (balah), meaning "to wear out" or "to decay." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent that captures a similar concept of decay or wearing out is φθορά (phthora), Strong's Greek #5356, which is used in the New Testament to describe corruption and decay, particularly in the context of moral and spiritual decline. Usage: The Hebrew word "belo" refers to the process of wearing out or decay, often used metaphorically to describe the gradual decline or consumption of something. It conveys the idea of deterioration over time, whether it be physical, moral, or spiritual. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of decay or wearing out was often associated with the natural order of life and the consequences of sin. The Israelites understood that all things in the material world are subject to decay and corruption, a reminder of the fallen state of creation. This understanding was deeply rooted in their worldview, influencing their perception of life, death, and the need for divine intervention and renewal. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom balah Definition worn-out things, rags NASB Translation worn-out (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs [בְּלוֺא] noun [masculine] worn out things, rags (Syriac  id.) plural construct בְּלֹויֵ Jeremiah 38:11 (twice in verse), בְּלוֺאֵי Jeremiah 38:12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance old Or (fully) blowy {bel-o'ee}; from balah; (only in plural construction) rags -- old. see HEBREW balah Forms and Transliterations בְּל֥וֹא בְּלוֹאֵ֨י בְּלוֹיֵ֣ בלוא בלואי בלוי וּבְלוֹיֵ֖ ובלוי bə·lō·w bə·lō·w·’ê bə·lō·w·yê beLo beloEi bəlōw bəlōw’ê bəlōwyê beloYe ū·ḇə·lō·w·yê ūḇəlōwyê uveloYeLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 2:11 HEB: הֵמִ֥יר כְּבוֹד֖וֹ בְּל֥וֹא יוֹעִֽיל׃ INT: have changed their glory old profit Jeremiah 38:11 Jeremiah 38:11 Jeremiah 38:12 4 Occurrences |
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