Bᵉlâʼ — H1080

Definition

verb

to afflict

1. (Pael) to wear away, wear out
1. to harass constantly (fig.)

Usually translated as

wear out

Origin

(Aramaic) corresponding to H1086 (but used only in a mental sense)

• Bâlâh (H1086)

Occurrences

Bᵉlâʼ occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Daniel (1)

• Daniel 7:25 — And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out (יְבַלֵּ֑א) the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time.