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בָּלַם H1102
H1102 is the Hebrew word בָּלַם, transliterated bâlam and said baw-lam'. The King James Version most often renders it must be held.
What it means
to muzzle.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: be held in.
Verses using בָּלַם
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Psalm 32:9 · KJV
Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.
Common questions
What does Strong's H1102 mean?
H1102 is the Hebrew word בָּלַם (bâlam), meaning to muzzle.
How is H1102 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it must be held (1 time).
How many times does H1102 appear in the Bible?
בָּלַם (bâlam) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H1102 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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