בָּהַל
To tremble inwardly (or palpitate ), i.e. (figuratively) be (causative, make ) (suddenly) alarmed or agitated ; by implication to hasten anxiously · a bone (as strong ); by extension, the body ; figuratively, the substance , i.e. (as pron.) selfsame
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בָּהַל H926 to tremble inwardly (or palpitate ), i.e. (figuratively) be (causative, make ) (suddenly) alarmed or agitated ; by implication to hasten anxiously
עֶצֶם H6106 a bone (as strong ); by extension, the body ; figuratively, the substance , i.e. (as pron.) selfsame
What does בָּהַל (niḇ-hă-lû ‘ă-ṣā-māy) mean in the Bible?
בָּהַל · עֶצֶם is a Hebrew word meaning "to tremble inwardly (or palpitate ), i.e. (figuratively) be (causative, make ) (suddenly) alarmed or agitated ; by implication to hasten anxiously". be (make) affrighted (afraid, amazed, dismayed, rash), (be, get, make) haste(-n, -y, -ily), (give) speedy(-ily), thrust out, trouble, vex.
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Meaning
Inward trembling that precipitates hasty, anxious action; fear manifesting as urgent, often reckless movement.
be (make) affrighted (afraid, amazed, dismayed, rash), (be, get, make) haste(-n, -y, -ily), (give) speedy(-ily), thrust out, trouble, vex.
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Niphal passive or reflexive — the subject receives or experiences the action 16×
Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action 2×
Pual intensive passive — intensive action received by the subject 2×
Biblical Occurrences
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