Hebrew · H5499, H1086

סְחָבוֹת בָּלוֹת

A rag · to fail ; by implication to wear out , decay (causatively, consume , spend )

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סְחָבָה H5499 a rag

Pronunciation sĕḥābāh

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בָּלָה H1086 to fail ; by implication to wear out , decay (causatively, consume , spend )

Pronunciation bālāh

Deterioration through use or time—both literal decay and metaphorical exhaustion of resources or strength.

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What does סְחָבוֹת בָּלוֹת (sechavot balot) mean in the Bible?

סְחָבָה · בָּלָה is a Hebrew phrase meaning "old rags, worn scraps".

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What does סְחָבָה · בָּלָה mean in the Bible?

סְחָבָה · בָּלָה is a Hebrew phrase meaning "old rags, worn scraps".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H5499, H1086?

H5499, H1086 is connected to 19 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. old rags, worn scraps

Strong's H5499, H1086

Lexical occurrences 19 verses

Source Gloss

old rags, worn scraps

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