בְּלָא

Strong’s Definition

to afflict

Etymology & Derivation

(Aramaic) corresponding to H1086 (בָּלָה) (but used only in a mental sense);

KJV Usage

wear out.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.(pael) to wear away, wear out
• 2.to harass constantly (figuratively)

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: bᵉlâʼ; Pronunciation: bel-aw'