Strong’s H1103

בָּלַס

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

balac

Pronunciation

bah-LAHS

Definition

To swallow, to engulf

Meaning

to pinch sycamore figs

Usage

The Hebrew verb "balas" primarily conveys the action of swallowing or engulfing something. It is often used metaphorically to describe the act of consuming or overwhelming, whether in a physical or figurative sense. This term can be applied to describe the swallowing up of individuals, nations, or even abstract concepts like pride or fear.

Bible references

Amos 7:14