Strong's H1086 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: בָּלָה (bâlâh)

Pronunciation: baw-law'

POS: baw-law' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to fail; by implication to wear out, decay (causatively, consume, spend); consume, enjoy long, become (make, wax) old, spend, waste.

KJV Usage: consume, enjoy long, become (make, wax) old, spend, waste.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to wear out, become old
• 2. 1a) (Qal) to wear out
• 3. 1b) (Piel)
• 4. 1b1) to wear out
• 5. 1b2) to wear out by use, use up completely
• 6. 1b3) to enjoy, use to the full

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G2664
• GREEK G3822
• GREEK G4931
• GREEK G5013

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