Lexicon teballul: Confusion, mixture Original Word: תְּבַּלֻּל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance destruction From balal in the original sense of flowing: a cataract (in the eye) -- blemish. see HEBREW balal NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom balal Definition confusion, obscurity NASB Translation defect (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs תְּבַלֻּל noun [masculine] confusion, obscurity (on form compare Arabic conjugation see Infinitive Sta§ 267) Leviticus 21:20 (H) בעינו ׳ת i.e. defective sight? compare Di. ("" שֶׁבֶר, גִּבֵּן, דַּק, מְרוֺחַ אָ֑שֶׁךְ, etc.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּלַל (balal), meaning "to mix" or "to mingle."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for the Hebrew term תְּבַּלֻּל (teballul) as it specifically refers to a condition described in the Hebrew Bible. However, the concept of physical impairments and their implications can be found in various New Testament passages that discuss healing and wholeness, though these do not correspond to a specific Greek lexical entry. Usage: The term תְּבַּלֻּל is used in the context of describing a physical ailment, specifically a cataract, which is a clouding of the lens in the eye leading to a decrease in vision. Context: The Hebrew term תְּבַּלֻּל (teballul) appears in the context of physical blemishes that disqualify a priest from serving in the sanctuary. In Leviticus 21:20, it is listed among various physical defects that render a priest unfit for service. The term is understood to refer to a cataract, a condition where the lens of the eye becomes opaque, leading to impaired vision. This condition is metaphorically linked to the idea of mixing or confusion, as the root בָּלַל (balal) suggests a mingling or blending that results in a lack of clarity. The presence of a cataract would have been seen as a significant impairment, affecting the priest's ability to perform his duties effectively. The listing of such physical defects underscores the importance of physical wholeness and purity in the priestly service, reflecting broader themes of holiness and perfection in the worship of God. Forms and Transliterations תְּבַלֻּ֣ל תבלל tə·ḇal·lul təḇallul tevalLulLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 21:20 HEB: דַ֔ק א֖וֹ תְּבַלֻּ֣ל בְּעֵינ֑וֹ א֤וֹ NAS: or [one who has] a defect in his eye KJV: or a dwarf, or that hath a blemish in his eye, INT: A dwarf or a defect his eye or 1 Occurrence |
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