Original Word: בָּל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: bal
Pronunciation: bahl
Phonetic Spelling: (bawl)
Definition: Not, no, without
Meaning: anxiety, the heart

heart

(Aramaic) from bla'; properly, anxiety, i.e. (by implication) the heart (as its seat) -- heart.

see HEBREW bla'

Word Origin
(Aramaic) from an unused word
Definition
the mind
NASB Translation
mind (1).

בָּל noun [masculine] mind (Syriac id. PS⁵²⁹; Arabic heart); — absolute ׳שָׂם ב Daniel 6:15 (followed by Infinitive; compare Syriac PS^l.c. Schulth^{Lex. 80}).

Word Origin: Derived from a root corresponding to the Hebrew בָּלָה (balah), which means to wear out or decay.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 3308: μεριμνάω (merimnao) • to be anxious, to care for.
• Strong's Greek Number 2588: καρδία (kardia) • heart, the center of physical and spiritual life.

The term בָּל, though not frequently used, provides insight into the emotional and psychological dimensions of Biblical characters, offering a glimpse into the ancient understanding of the heart as a locus of anxiety and concern.

Usage: The term בָּל is used in the context of expressing a state of anxiety or concern, often associated with the heart or inner feelings.

Context: The Aramaic term בָּל (bal) appears in the context of expressing deep emotional states, particularly anxiety or concern that affects the heart. This term is reflective of the human condition, where the heart is often seen as the seat of emotions and inner turmoil. In the Biblical narrative, the heart is frequently depicted as the center of thought, emotion, and moral decision-making. The use of בָּל in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament underscores the universality of human emotions across different languages and cultures within the Biblical text. The term is indicative of the struggles and concerns that are common to all humanity, resonating with the reader's own experiences of anxiety and emotional distress.

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