Strong's H1105 · Hebrew
בֶּלַע
belaʻ · /beh'-lah/
Number
H1105
Language
Hebrew
Original word
בֶּלַע
Transliteration
belaʻ
Pronunciation
beh'-lah
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
a gulp; figuratively, destruction
KJV: devouring, that which he hath swallowed up.
Root / derivation: from H1104 (בָּלַע);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered בֶּלַע across 2 verses.
devouring1×
up1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms1 verse
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1105 (belaʻ) mean?
a gulp; figuratively, destruction
How many times does H1105 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1105 (בֶּלַע) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “devouring.”
How is belaʻ translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1105 is rendered as “devouring” (1×), “up” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word בֶּלַע come from?
from H1104 (בָּלַע);