Lâbaṭ — H3832

Definition

verb

to overthrow; intransposed, to fall

1. to throw down, thrust down, thrust out, thrust away
1. (Niphal) to be thrust down, be thrust away, be thrown down, be cast aside

Usually translated as

fall

Origin

a primitive root

Occurrences

Lâbaṭ occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Proverbs (2), Hosea (1)

• Proverbs 10:8 — The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall (יִלָּבֵֽט).
• Proverbs 10:10 — He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall (יִלָּבֵֽט).
• Hosea 4:14 — I will not punish your daughters when they commit whoredom, nor your spouses when they commit adultery: for themselves are separated with whores, and they sacrifice with harlots: therefore the people that doth not understand shall fall (יִלָּבֵֽט).