בָּהַל

Strong’s Definition

to tremble inwardly (or palpitate), i.e. (figuratively) be (causative, make) (suddenly) alarmed or agitated; by implication to hasten anxiously

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Usage

be (make) affrighted (afraid, amazed, dismayed, rash), (be, get, make) haste(-n, -y, -ily), (give) speedy(-ily), thrust out, trouble, vex.

Detailed Definition

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

• 1.to disturb, alarm, terrify, hurry, be disturbed, be anxious, be afraid, be hurried, be nervous
• 2.(niphal)
• 3.(piel)
• 4.(pual)
• 5.(hiphil)

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: bâhal; Pronunciation: baw-hal'