What does בָּלַג mean in the Bible?
e. desist (from grief) or invade (with destruction)".
Hebrew · H1082
בָּלַג
To break off or loose (in a favorable or unfavorable sense), i.e. desist (from grief) or invade (with destruction)
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בָּלַגH1082
What does בָּלַג mean in the Bible?
בָּלַג is a Hebrew word meaning "to break off or loose (in a favorable or unfavorable sense), i.e. desist (from grief) or invade (with destruction)".
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Questions this entry answers
How does the BSB render H1082?
The BSB source-word alignment has 4 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include and smile (1), He flashes (1), that I may again be cheered (1), that I may have a little comfort (1).
Where does בָּלַג appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Job 9:27. Its strongest book concentrations include Job (2), Amos (1), Psalms (1).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders Itand smile1×Job 9:27
He flashes1×Amos 5:9
that I may again be cheered1×Psalms 39:13
that I may have a little comfort1×Job 10:20
Show sample aligned rows
Job 9:27וְאַבְלִֽיגָה׃toand smileConjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singularJob 10:20וְאַבְלִ֥יגָהtothat I may have a little comfortConjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singularPsalms 39:13וְאַבְלִ֑יגָהtothat I may again be cheeredConjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singularAmos 5:9הַמַּבְלִ֥יגtoHe flashesArticle | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular
Usage map
A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.
First aligned rowJob 9:27
Aligned rows4
Books represented3
Job2Psalms1Amos1
Source forms
הַמַּבְלִ֥יג1xham·maḇ·lîḡAmos 5:9
וְאַבְלִ֥יגָה1xwə·’aḇ·lî·ḡāhJob 10:20
וְאַבְלִ֑יגָה1xwə·’aḇ·lî·ḡāhPsalms 39:13
וְאַבְלִֽיגָה׃1xwə·’aḇ·lî·ḡāhJob 9:27
Parsing patterns
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common singular3xJob 9:27, Job 10:20, Psalms 39:13
Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular1xAmos 5:9
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. to break off or loose (in a favorable or unfavorable sense), i.e. desist (from grief) or invade (with destruction)
Source Gloss
to break off or loose (in a favorable or unfavorable sense), i.e. desist (from grief) or invade (with destruction)
Extended definitionSource: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
to break off or loose (in a favorable or unfavorable sense), i.e. desist (from grief) or invade (with destruction) BDB: gleam Usage: comfort, (recover) strength(-en).
Word Origins
בָּלַג is a primitive root - no further derivation.