Definition
a primitive root; to break off or loose (in a favorable or unfavorable sense), i.e. desist (from grief) or invade (with destruction)
Traditional renderings: comfort, (recover) strength(-en).
Traditional renderings: comfort, (recover) strength(-en).
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders בָּלַג:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
4 total
- Job 9:27וְאַבְלִֽיגָה׃ · and smileIf I were to say, ‘I will forget my complaint and change my expression and smile,’
- Job 10:20וְאַבְלִ֥יגָה · that I may have a little comfortAre my days not few? Withdraw from me, that I may have a little comfort,
- Psalm 39:13וְאַבְלִ֑יגָה · that I may again be cheeredTurn Your gaze away from me, that I may again be cheered before I depart and am no more.”
- Amos 5:9הַמַּבְלִ֥יג · He flashesHe flashes destruction on the strong, so that fury comes upon the stronghold.