בְּלִיַּעַל
bᵉlîyaal
Modern Summary of Strong’s Concordance (1890)
The word "בְּלִיַּעַל" (belîyaal) primarily means "worthlessness" or "without profit." It can also refer to destruction or wickedness, often describing people or actions that are morally corrupt or harmful. In usage, it is associated with terms like "evil," "ungodly," or "wicked," particularly when describing individuals.
without profit, worthlessness; by extension, destruction, wickedness
The Hebrew word bᵉlîyaal means "without profit, worthlessness; by extension, destruction, wickedness," encompassing related ideas including Belial, evil, naughty, ungodly.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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