Strong’s H1087
בָּלֶה
Part of speech
Adjective
Transliteration
baleh
Pronunciation
bah-leh
Definition
To wear out, to decay, to waste away
Meaning
worn out
Usage
The Hebrew verb "baleh" primarily conveys the idea of wearing out or decaying. It is often used in the context of physical objects or garments that deteriorate over time. The term can also metaphorically describe the fading or wasting away of strength, vitality, or life itself.
Bible references
Joshua 9:4;Joshua 9:4;Joshua 9:5;Joshua 9:5;Ezekiel 23:43