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
- 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 timesAppears 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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