Strong's Lexicon belimah: Nothing, without, emptiness Original Word: בְּלִימָה Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּלַם (balam), meaning "to restrain" or "to hold back." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent to "belimah," the concept of "nothingness" or "emptiness" can be related to Greek words such as κενός (kenos), meaning "empty" or "vain," and μηδέν (meden), meaning "nothing." Usage: The Hebrew word "belimah" is used to convey the concept of "nothingness" or "emptiness." It often appears in contexts that emphasize the absence of something or the idea of being without. In the biblical text, it is used to describe a state of lacking or void, often in a metaphorical sense. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of "nothingness" or "emptiness" was significant in understanding the human condition and the nature of the world. The Israelites, like many ancient peoples, viewed the world as a place where divine order was constantly at odds with chaos and void. The use of "belimah" in Scripture reflects a worldview that acknowledges the limitations and frailty of human existence apart from God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom beli and mah Definition nothingness NASB Translation nothing (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בְּלִימָה noun [masculine] nothingness (from בְּלִי & מָה, literally not-aught) Job 26:7 who hangeth the earth on ׳בְּ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance nothing From bliy and mah; (as indef.) Nothing whatever -- nothing. see HEBREW bliy see HEBREW mah Forms and Transliterations בְּלִי־ בלי־ bə·lî- beli bəlî-Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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