Strong’s H1204

בָּעַת

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

ba`ath

Pronunciation

bah-ath

Definition

To terrify, to startle, to dismay

Meaning

to fear

Usage

The Hebrew verb "baath" primarily conveys the sense of being terrified or startled. It is used to describe a sudden and intense fear or dismay that overtakes an individual. This term often appears in contexts where individuals are confronted with unexpected or overwhelming situations that cause them to be deeply afraid or dismayed.

Bible references

1 Samuel 16:14;1 Samuel 16:15;2 Samuel 22:5;1 Chronicles 21:30;Esther 7:6;Job 3:5;Job 7:14;Job 9:34;Job 13:11;Job 13:21;Job 15:24;Job 18:11;Job 33:7;Psalm 18:4;Isaiah 21:4;Daniel 8:17