בָּטֵל (bâṭêl) — Cease

Hebrew word study: בָּטֵל (bâṭêl), Strong's H988. to desist from labor

HebrewStrong's H988
Quick definition
Hebrew word
בָּטֵל (bâṭêl)
Pronounced: baw-tale'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to desist from labor

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: cease.

Where this word appears

Strong's H988 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. The only verse is Ecclesiastes 12:3.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

and they will cease ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

וּבָטְלוּ ×1

Verses (all 1)

Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: H989 בְּטֵל (bᵉṭêl).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does bâṭêl (H988) mean?

To desist from labor.

How is H988 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H988 as: cease..

How often does בָּטֵל (bâṭêl) appear?

Strong's H988 is tagged on 1 word in 1 verse across 1 book of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. The only verse is Ecclesiastes 12:3.