Strong’s H1086

בָּלָה

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

balah

Pronunciation

bah-LAH

Definition

To wear out, to waste away, to decay

Meaning

to fail, to wear out, decay

Usage

The Hebrew verb "balah" primarily conveys the idea of wearing out or decaying. It is often used in the context of physical deterioration, whether of garments, human strength, or life itself. The term can also imply the passage of time leading to a state of exhaustion or depletion.

Bible references

Genesis 18:12;Deuteronomy 8:4;Deuteronomy 29:5;Deuteronomy 29:5;Joshua 9:13;1 Chronicles 17:9;Ezra 4:4;Nehemiah 9:21;Job 13:28;Job 21:13;Psalm 32:3;Psalm 49:14;Psalm 102:26;Isaiah 50:9;Isaiah 51:6;Isaiah 65:22;Lamentations 3:4