Strong's Lexicon balag: To be cheerful, to be glad Original Word: בָּלַג Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "balag," the concept of joy is captured in the Greek New Testament by words such as "χαρά" (chara, Strong's Greek 5479), meaning joy or delight, and "εὐφραίνω" (euphraino, Strong's Greek 2165), meaning to rejoice or be glad. Usage: The Hebrew verb "balag" conveys a sense of cheerfulness or gladness. It is used to describe a state of joy or happiness, often in the context of celebration or positive emotional expression. This term is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but when it appears, it emphasizes a heartfelt and genuine sense of joy. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, expressions of joy and gladness were often associated with religious festivals, communal gatherings, and personal milestones. Joy was seen as a gift from God, a reflection of His blessings and favor. The Hebrew people valued communal expressions of joy, which were often accompanied by music, dance, and feasting. The concept of joy was deeply intertwined with spiritual well-being and the acknowledgment of God's providence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to gleam, smile NASB Translation cheerful (1), flashes forth (1), have a cheer (1), smile (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [בָּלַג] verb gleam, smile (Arabic  ) — only Hiph`il Imperfect1singular with וְ subordinate וְאַבְ֫לִיגָה Job 9:27 2t.; Participle מַבְלִיג Amos 5:9; — 1 shew a smile, look cheerful Psalm 39:14; Job 9:27; Job 10:20. 2 cause to burst or flash שֹׁד עלעָֿ֑ז ׳המב Amos 5:9 (compare Ew St). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance comfort, recover strengthen A primitive root; to break off or loose (in a favorable or unfavorable sense), i.e. Desist (from grief) or invade (with destruction) -- comfort, (recover) strength(-en). Forms and Transliterations הַמַּבְלִ֥יג המבליג וְאַבְלִ֑יגָה וְאַבְלִ֥יגָה וְאַבְלִֽיגָה׃ ואבליגה ואבליגה׃ ham·maḇ·lîḡ hammaḇlîḡ hammavLig veavLigah wə’aḇlîḡāh wə·’aḇ·lî·ḡāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 9:27 HEB: אֶעֶזְבָ֖ה פָנַ֣י וְאַבְלִֽיגָה׃ NAS: off my [sad] countenance and be cheerful,' KJV: my heaviness, and comfort [myself]: INT: will leave my countenance and comfort Job 10:20 Psalm 39:13 Amos 5:9 4 Occurrences |
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