Strong's Lexicon habal: To act emptily, to become vain, to lead astray, to be futile Original Word: הָבַל Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 3152 (ματαιότης, mataiotēs): Vanity, futility - Strong's Greek 2756 (κενός, kenos): Empty, vain Usage: The Hebrew verb "habal" primarily conveys the idea of acting in a way that is empty or futile. It often describes actions or behaviors that are devoid of substance or purpose, leading to vanity or worthlessness. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it can also imply leading someone astray or engaging in idolatry, which is seen as a vain pursuit. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of vanity or futility was often associated with idolatry and the worship of false gods. The Israelites were repeatedly warned against following practices that were considered empty or meaningless in the sight of Yahweh. The use of "habal" in the Hebrew Bible reflects a worldview that values actions and beliefs that are grounded in the covenant relationship with God, as opposed to those that are seen as transient or deceptive. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindenominative verb from hebel Definition to act emptily, become vain NASB Translation act foolishly (1), became empty (1), became vain (1), leading you into futility (1), vainly hope (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs הָבַל verb denominative act emptily, become vain — Qal Jeremiah 2:5 = 2 Kings 17:15 they went after vanity וַיֶּהְבָּ֑לוּ and became vain, Psalm 62:11 וּבְגָזֵל אַלתֶּֿהְבָּ֑לוּ do not become vain (i.e. be demoralized) by robbery; with cognate accusative Job 27:12 לָמָּה זֶה הֶבֶל תֶּהְבָּ֑לוּ why do ye become vain with vanity (i.e. shew yourselves utterly vain) ? Hiph`il cause to become vain Jeremiah 23:16 (of false prophets) מַהְבִּלִים הֵמָּה אֶתְכֶם i.e. fill you with vain hopes. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be become, make vain A primitive root; to be vain in act, word, or expectation; specifically to lead astray -- be (become, make) vain. Forms and Transliterations וַיֶּהְבָּ֔לוּ וַיֶּהְבָּֽלוּ׃ ויהבלו ויהבלו׃ מַהְבִּלִ֥ים מהבלים תֶּ֫הְבָּ֥לוּ תֶּהְבָּֽלוּ׃ תהבלו תהבלו׃ mah·bi·lîm mahbiLim mahbilîm teh·bā·lū tehBalu tehbālū vaiyehBalu way·yeh·bā·lū wayyehbālūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 17:15 HEB: אַחֲרֵ֤י הַהֶ֙בֶל֙ וַיֶּהְבָּ֔לוּ וְאַחֲרֵ֤י הַגּוֹיִם֙ NAS: vanity and became vain, and [went] after KJV: vanity, and became vain, and went after INT: and after vanity and became and after the nations Job 27:12 Psalm 62:10 Jeremiah 2:5 Jeremiah 23:16 5 Occurrences |
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