Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H1891

Strong's H1891 · Hebrew

הָבַל

hâbal · /haw-bal'/

Number
H1891
Language
Hebrew
Original word
הָבַל
Transliteration
hâbal
Pronunciation
haw-bal'
KJV occurrences
5 verses

Definition

to be vain in act, word, or expectation; specifically to lead astray

KJV: be (become, make) vain.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered הָבַל across 5 verses.

vain5×

Every occurrence (KJV)

5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

2 Kings1 verse
Job1 verse
Psalms1 verse
Jeremiah2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H1891 (hâbal) mean?

to be vain in act, word, or expectation; specifically to lead astray

How many times does H1891 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H1891 (הָבַל) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “vain.”

How is hâbal translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H1891 is rendered as “vain” (5×).

Where does the Hebrew word הָבַל come from?

a primitive root;