Strong’s H1106

בֶּלַע

Part of speech

proper name, masculine ; proper name, of a location

Transliteration

Bela`

Pronunciation

beh-LAH

Definition

Bela

Meaning

Bela

Usage

The name "Bela" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to several individuals and a city. It is often interpreted to mean "destruction" or "devouring," reflecting its root meaning. The name is associated with the idea of being consumed or engulfed, which can carry both literal and metaphorical connotations.

Bible references

Genesis 14:2;Genesis 14:8;Genesis 36:32;Genesis 36:33;Genesis 46:21;Numbers 26:38;Numbers 26:40;1 Chronicles 1:43;1 Chronicles 1:44;1 Chronicles 5:8;1 Chronicles 7:6;1 Chronicles 7:7;1 Chronicles 8:1;1 Chronicles 8:3