Strong's Lexicon bachal: To be troubled, to be dismayed Original Word: בָּחל Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar contexts is "ταράσσω" (tarassō), which also means to trouble or disturb. Usage: The Hebrew verb "bachal" conveys a sense of being troubled or dismayed. It is often used in contexts where individuals experience emotional or psychological distress, typically in response to external circumstances or divine intervention. The term suggests a deep, unsettling disturbance that affects one's peace of mind. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, emotional states were often expressed vividly and were considered integral to one's relationship with God and community. The concept of being troubled or dismayed was not merely a personal experience but was often seen in the context of one's faith and trust in God. The Israelites frequently faced situations that tested their faith, such as battles, exile, and divine judgment, which could lead to feelings of dismay. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [בָּחֵל] verb feel loathing (compare Syriac  **NöZAW xvii {1897}, 188 disproves Syriac  , and adopts the view of GeiUrschrift 270 (בחל euphemism for a √ II. בעל = loathe, with בְּ, assumed (Thes Buhl) for Jeremiah 3:14; Jeremiah 31:32; see below) (so in lexicons) nauseated (yet see GeiUrschrift, 270); NSyriac  envy compare StoddardGram. 12, 57) — Qal Perfect3feminine singular בָּֽחֲלָה Zechariah 11:8 וַתִּקְצַר נַפְשִׁי בָּהֶם וְגַם נַפְשָׁם בִי ׳בּ felt a loathing against me. II. [בָּחֵל] verb (Arabic Pu`al Participle נַחֲלָה מְבֹחֶלֶת an inheritance gotten by greed Proverbs 20:21 Kt; < Qr Vrss מְבֹהֶלֶת ׳נ, see בהל. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance abhor, A primitive root; to loath -- abhor, get hastily (from the margin for bahal). see HEBREW bahal Forms and Transliterations בָּחֲלָ֥ה בחלה מְבֹהֶ֣לֶת מבהלת bā·ḥă·lāh bachaLah bāḥălāh mə·ḇō·he·leṯ məḇōheleṯ mevoHeletLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 20:21 HEB: [מְבֻחֶלֶת כ] (מְבֹהֶ֣לֶת ק) בָּרִאשֹׁנָ֑ה NAS: An inheritance gained hurriedly INT: an inheritance abhor the beginning the end Zechariah 11:8 2 Occurrences |
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be avaricious); only 
