Strong’s H1077

בַּל

Part of speech

Adverb

Transliteration

bal

Pronunciation

bahl

Definition

Not, no, without

Meaning

a failure, nothing, not at all, lest

Usage

The Hebrew word "bal" is an adverb used to express negation, often translated as "not" or "no" in English. It is used to negate verbs or clauses, emphasizing the absence or non-existence of an action or state. In some contexts, it can also imply a sense of "without" or "lacking."

Bible references

1 Chronicles 16:30;Job 41:23;Psalm 10:4;Psalm 10:6;Psalm 10:11;Psalm 10:15;Psalm 10:18;Psalm 16:2;Psalm 16:4;Psalm 16:4;Psalm 16:8;Psalm 17:3;Psalm 17:3;Psalm 17:5;Psalm 21:2;Psalm 21:7;Psalm 21:11;Psalm 30:6;Psalm 32:9;Psalm 46:5;Psalm 49:12;Psalm 57:9;Psalm 58:8;Psalm 78:44;Psalm 93:1