Strong’s H1104

בָּלַע

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

bala`

Pronunciation

bah-lah

Definition

To swallow, engulf, consume

Meaning

to make away with, to destroy

Usage

The Hebrew verb "bala" primarily means to swallow or engulf. It is often used in the context of something being consumed or destroyed, either literally or metaphorically. The term can describe the physical act of swallowing, as well as the idea of being overwhelmed or consumed by something more powerful.

Bible references

Genesis 41:7;Genesis 41:24;Exodus 7:12;Exodus 15:12;Numbers 4:20;Numbers 16:30;Numbers 16:32;Numbers 16:34;Numbers 26:10;Deuteronomy 11:6;2 Samuel 17:16;2 Samuel 20:19;2 Samuel 20:20;Job 2:3;Job 7:19;Job 8:18;Job 10:8;Job 20:15;Job 20:18;Job 37:20;Psalm 21:9;Psalm 35:25;Psalm 55:9;Psalm 69:15;Psalm 106:17