Strong's H926 · Hebrew
בָּהַל
bâhal · /baw-hal'/
Definition
to tremble inwardly (or palpitate), i.e. (figuratively) be (causative, make) (suddenly) alarmed or agitated; by implication to hasten anxiously
KJV: be (make) affrighted (afraid, amazed, dismayed, rash), (be, get, make) haste(-n, -y, -ily), (give) speedy(-ily), thrust out, trouble, vex.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered בָּהַל across 39 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
39 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Samuel1 verse
2 Chronicles3 verses
And Azariah the chief priest, and all the priests, looked upon him, and, behold, he was leprous in his forehead, and they thrust him out from thence; yea, himself hasted also to go out, because the LORD had smitten him.
2 Chronicles 32:18Then they cried with a loud voice in the Jews' speech unto the people of Jerusalem that were on the wall, to affright them, and to trouble them; that they might take the city.
2 Chronicles 35:21But he sent ambassadors to him, saying, What have I to do with thee, thou king of Judah? I come not against thee this day, but against the house wherewith I have war: for God commanded me to make haste: forbear thee from meddling with God, who is with me, that he destroy thee not. the house: Heb. the house of my war
Esther3 verses
And the maiden pleased him, and she obtained kindness of him; and he speedily gave her her things for purification, with such things as belonged to her, and seven maidens, which were meet to be given her, out of the king's house: and he preferred her and her maids unto the best place of the house of the women. such: Heb. her portions preferred: Heb. changed
Esther 6:14And while they were yet talking with him, came the king's chamberlains, and hasted to bring Haman unto the banquet that Esther had prepared.
Esther 8:14So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king's commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace.
Job5 verses
But now it is come upon thee, and thou faintest; it toucheth thee, and thou art troubled.
Job 21:6Even when I remember I am afraid, and trembling taketh hold on my flesh.
Job 22:10Therefore snares are round about thee, and sudden fear troubleth thee;
Job 23:15Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him.
Job 23:16For God maketh my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me:
Psalms10 verses
Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure. vex: or, trouble
Psalms 6:2Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are vexed.
Psalms 6:3My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long?
Psalms 6:10Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and be ashamed suddenly.
Psalms 30:7LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled. made: Heb. settled strength for my mountain
Psalms 48:5They saw it, and so they marvelled; they were troubled, and hasted away.
Psalms 83:15So persecute them with thy tempest, and make them afraid with thy storm.
Psalms 83:17Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be put to shame, and perish:
Psalms 90:7For we are consumed by thine anger, and by thy wrath are we troubled.
Psalms 104:29Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they die, and return to their dust.
Proverbs2 verses
Ecclesiastes3 verses
Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. thing: or, word
Ecclesiastes 7:9Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
Ecclesiastes 8:3Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him.
Isaiah2 verses
And they shall be afraid: pangs and sorrows shall take hold of them; they shall be in pain as a woman that travaileth: they shall be amazed one at another; their faces shall be as flames. be amazed: Heb. wonder one: Heb. every man at his neighbour flames: Heb. faces of the flames
Isaiah 21:3Therefore are my loins filled with pain: pangs have taken hold upon me, as the pangs of a woman that travaileth: I was bowed down at the hearing of it; I was dismayed at the seeing of it.
Jeremiah1 verse
Ezekiel2 verses
The king shall mourn, and the prince shall be clothed with desolation, and the hands of the people of the land shall be troubled: I will do unto them after their way, and according to their deserts will I judge them; and they shall know that I am the LORD. according: Heb. with their judgments
Ezekiel 26:18Now shall the isles tremble in the day of thy fall; yea, the isles that are in the sea shall be troubled at thy departure.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H926 (bâhal) mean?
to tremble inwardly (or palpitate), i.e. (figuratively) be (causative, make) (suddenly) alarmed or agitated; by implication to hasten anxiously
How many times does H926 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H926 (בָּהַל) appears in 39 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “troubled.”
How is bâhal translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H926 is rendered as “troubled” (13×), “afraid” (3×), “vexed” (3×), “amazed” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word בָּהַל come from?
a primitive root;