יְבַלַּע
𐤉𐤁𐤋𐤏
bâlaʻ
devours
To swallow, engulf, or consume entirely. This verb is used both in literal contexts (such as the physical swallowing of food or objects) and figuratively to express destruction, obliteration, or being overwhelmed. In some contexts, it denotes the act of disappearing or vanishing as if being swallowed up.
Proverbs 19:28 · Word #7
Lexicon H1104
| Lemma | בָּלַע |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤁𐤋𐤏 |
| Transliteration | bâlaʻ |
| Strong's | H1104 |
| Definition | To swallow, engulf, or consume entirely. This verb is used both in literal contexts (such as the physical swallowing of food or objects) and figuratively to express destruction, obliteration, or being overwhelmed. In some contexts, it denotes the act of disappearing or vanishing as if being swallowed up. |
Morphology HVpi3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | p — Piel — Intensive active |
| Conjugation | i — Imperfect — Incomplete or ongoing action |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | devours |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1104-36
he will swallow up
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Piel stem (intensive active), imperfect, 3rd person masculine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Piel stem intensifies the root idea of swallowing, conveying complete engulfing or consuming. The imperfect 3ms form is rendered as "he will swallow up," preserving both the active force and singular masculine subject. |
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