Strong’s H1089

בָּלַהּ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

balahh

Pronunciation

bah-LAH

Definition

To wear out, to waste away, to decay

Meaning

to palpitate, to terrify

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 obsolescence or exhaustion.