Strong’s H0989

בְּטֵל

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

btel

Pronunciation

beh'-tel

Definition

Idleness, vanity, falsehood

Meaning

to stop

Usage

In the Hebrew Bible, "betel" is used to convey the concept of idleness or vanity, often in the context of actions or words that are empty or devoid of truth. It can also imply falsehood or deceit, highlighting the futility of certain human endeavors or the emptiness of false promises.

Bible references

Ezra 4:21;Ezra 4:23;Ezra 4:24;Ezra 4:24;Ezra 5:5;Ezra 6:8