Strong’s H0988

בָּטֵל

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

batel

Pronunciation

bah-TAHL

Definition

To cease, to be idle, to be inactive, to be useless

Meaning

to desist from labor

Usage

The Hebrew verb "batal" primarily conveys the idea of ceasing or becoming idle. It is used to describe situations where activity stops or where something becomes ineffective or useless. In the context of the Bible, it often refers to the cessation of work or the nullification of plans or efforts.

Bible references

Ecclesiastes 12:3