בָּלַהּ
To palpitate ; hence, (causatively) to terrify
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What does בָּלַהּ (bālah) mean in the Bible?
בָּלַהּ (bālah) is a Hebrew word meaning "to palpitate ; hence, (causatively) to terrify". to palpitate; hence, (causatively) to terrify BDB: trouble Usage: trouble.
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Meaning
Physical panic (heart trembling) becomes the root metaphor for psychological terror and existential dread
to palpitate; hence, (causatively) to terrify BDB: trouble Usage: trouble.