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The Hebrew Verb בָּטֵל: To Cease, Be Idle, or Be Nullified
The Hebrew verb בָּטֵל (root: ב-ט-ל) means “to cease,” “to be idle,” “to become null,” or “to be ineffective.” It conveys the idea of stopping an action or rendering something void or powerless. In biblical Hebrew, this verb appears both … Continue reading
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