Strong's H1891 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: הָבַל (hâbal)

Pronunciation: haw-bal'

POS: haw-bal' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to be vain in act, word, or expectation; specifically to lead astray; be (become, make) vain.

KJV Usage: be (become, make) vain.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to act emptily, become vain, be vain
• 2. 1a) (Qal)
• 3. 1a1) to become vain
• 4. 1a2) to be utterly vain (with cognate acc)
• 5. 1b) (Hiphil)
• 6. 1b1) to cause to become vain
• 7. 1b2) to fill with vain hopes

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G1911
• GREEK G1971
• GREEK G2756
• GREEK G3154

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