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Devouring

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Hebrew H1105 belaʻ

Original: בֶּלַע

Meaning:
from בָּלַע; a gulp; figuratively, destruction; devouring, that which he hath swallowed up.

Notes:
KJV/AV rendering: devouring, that which he hath swallowed up.

Verses containing this word showing 6 of 6

^{Exodus 24:17} And the sight of the glory of the LORD was like devouring fire on the top of the mount in the eyes of the children of Israel. Open

^{Psalm 52:4} Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue. Open

^{Isaiah 29:6} Thou shalt be visited of the LORD of hosts with thunder, and with earthquake, and great noise, with storm and tempest, and the flame of devouring fire. Open

^{Isaiah 30:27} Behold, the name of the LORD cometh from far, burning with his anger, and the burden thereof is heavy: his lips are full of indignation, and his tongue as a devouring fire: Open

^{Isaiah 30:30} And the LORD shall cause his glorious voice to be heard, and shall shew the lighting down of his arm, with the indignation of his anger, and with the flame of a devouring fire, with scattering, and tempest, and hailstones. Open

^{Isaiah 33:14} The sinners in Zion are afraid; fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrites. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings? Open

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