בָּעָה (bâʻâh) — Cause
Hebrew word study: בָּעָה (bâʻâh), Strong's H1158. to gush over, i.e. to swell; (figuratively) to desire earnestly; by implication to ask
Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.
to gush over, i.e. to swell; (figuratively) to desire earnestly; by implication to ask
KJV translation words: cause, inquire, seek up, swell out.
Strong's H1158 is tagged on 5 words in 4 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Isaiah 21:12 and last appears in Obadiah 1:6.
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Books where it appears most
Verses (all 4)
- Isaiah 21:12 — תִּבְעָיוּן — you will enquire
- Isaiah 30:13 — נִבְעֶה — bulging
- Isaiah 64:2 — תִּבְעֶה — it boils
- Obadiah 1:6 — נִבְעוּ — they will be searched out
Related entries
Entries whose derivation names this word: H994 בִּי (bîy), H1156 בְּעָא (bᵉʻâʼ), H1164 בְּעִי (bᵉʻîy), H1533 גִּלְבֹּעַ (Gilbôaʻ).
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Frequently asked questions
What does bâʻâh (H1158) mean?
To gush over, i.e. to swell; (figuratively) to desire earnestly; by implication to ask.
How is H1158 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates H1158 as: cause, inquire, seek up, swell out..
How often does בָּעָה (bâʻâh) appear?
Strong's H1158 is tagged on 5 words in 4 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Isaiah 21:12 and last appears in Obadiah 1:6.
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