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בָּלַס H1103
H1103 is the Hebrew word בָּלַס, transliterated bâlaç and said baw-las'. The King James Version most often renders it gatherer.
What it means
to pinch sycamore figs (a process necessary to ripen them).
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: gatherer.
Verses using בָּלַס
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Amos 7:14 · KJV
Then answered Amos, and said to Amaziah, I was no prophet, neither was I a prophet’s son; but I was an herdman, and a gatherer of sycomore fruit:
Common questions
What does Strong's H1103 mean?
H1103 is the Hebrew word בָּלַס (bâlaç), meaning to pinch sycamore figs (a process necessary to ripen them).
How is H1103 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it gatherer (1 time).
How many times does H1103 appear in the Bible?
בָּלַס (bâlaç) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H1103 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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