הָבַל

ha.valVerbH1891

to become vain

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to be vain in act, word, or expectation; specifically to lead astray

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to act emptily, become vain, be vain 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to become vain 1a2) to be utterly vain (with cognate acc) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to become vain 1b2) to fill with vain hopes

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Jeremiah
2
2 Kings
1
Job
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Kings 17:15
  • Jeremiah 2:5
  • Jeremiah 23:16
  • Job 27:12

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