בָּהַל (Bāhal): Terrified Before the LORD’s Judgment
Deep Dive into בהל
The provided sources analyze the Hebrew and Aramaic root bhl, detailing its grammatical forms and various shades of meaning in the biblical text. Scholars categorize the word into two primary conceptual branches: sudden terror or dismay and intense haste or urgency. In the Niphal stem, the verb often describes an internal state of being horrified, disturbed, or physically trembling due to divine judgment or shock. The Piel and Hiphil stems shift the meaning toward an active role, such as terrifying others or expediting a process. Additionally, the sources highlight how…
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