Strong's Lexicon behilu: Dismay, Alarm Original Word: בְּהִילוּ Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּהַל (bahal), which means to be dismayed or terrified. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar contexts is φόβος (phobos), which means fear or terror. This term is also found in the New Testament, such as in Luke 2:9, where the shepherds are described as being "sore afraid" at the appearance of the angel. Usage: The term "behilu" is used to convey a sense of sudden fear or alarm. It often describes an emotional response to an unexpected or overwhelming situation, leading to a state of panic or distress. This word captures the intensity of human emotions when confronted with divine or earthly events that are beyond one's control. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, expressions of fear and dismay were common in response to divine encounters or significant life events. The Israelites, living in a world where the divine was deeply intertwined with daily life, often experienced "behilu" in the context of God's mighty acts or judgments. This term reflects the human reaction to the awe-inspiring and sometimes terrifying presence of God, as well as to the uncertainties of life in a turbulent historical context. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) from behal Definition haste NASB Translation haste (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בְּהִילוּ noun feminine haste (ᵑ7); — ׳בְּכ Ezra 4:23 (K§ 61, 4). בול (assumed as probably √ of following Brock Schulth; Lane277). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance in haste (Aramaic) from bhal; a hurry; only adverb, hastily -- in haste. see HEBREW bhal Forms and Transliterations בִבְהִיל֤וּ בבהילו ḇiḇ·hî·lū ḇiḇhîlū vivhiLuLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 4:23 HEB: וּכְנָוָתְה֑וֹן אֲזַ֨לוּ בִבְהִיל֤וּ לִירֽוּשְׁלֶם֙ עַל־ NAS: they went in haste to Jerusalem KJV: they went up in haste to Jerusalem INT: and their colleagues went haste to Jerusalem unto 1 Occurrence |
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