Strong's H1891 · Hebrew
הָבַל
hâbal · /haw-bal'/
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Jeremiah2 verses
Thus saith the LORD, What iniquity have your fathers found in me, that they are gone far from me, and have walked after vanity, and are become vain?
Jeremiah 23:16Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD.
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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;