תַּבְלִית
𐤕𐤁𐤋𐤉𐤕
tablîyth
H8399 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A state or act of complete wasting, ruin, or utter destruction; most frequently denotes a devastating consumption or obliteration, often as the result of judgment or catastrophe.
Semantic Range
consumption, complete wasting, utter destruction, ruination through wearing away or extinction; often destruction as a result of judgment or calamity
Root / Etymology
From the root בלה (b-l-h), meaning 'to wear out, become old, consume,' with the noun suffix -ית indicating a state or condition. The formation reflects the result of a process—i.e., that which is brought to utter ruin or complete consumption.
Historical & Contextual Notes
תַּבְלִית appears in poetic and prophetic contexts (notably in Isaiah and Ezekiel) to describe overwhelming destruction or fate, particularly in reference to total desolation brought upon people, lands, or cities. The term emphasizes not just damage but the end state of complete ruin, sometimes in the context of divine action or retribution. While English translations commonly render it as 'destruction,' the underlying nuance can signify a process of gradual wearing away or extermination, not merely a sudden event. Distinct from terms like חָרְבָּה (desolation/ruin) and שַֹמָּה (waste), תַּבְלִית bears a particular association with being wholly consumed or worn away. The later development of the term does not extend beyond biblical usage and is thus rare.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from בָּלָה; consumption; destruction.
Bantu Hebrew
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בלה (b-l-h) — wear out, decay, consume
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H1077 | בַּל | not at all |
| H1079 | בָּל | not at all |
| H1080 | בְּלָא | he will wear down |
| H1086 | בָּלָה | they wore out |
| H1087 | בָּלֶה | worn-out ones |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H8399-01 |
תַּבְלִיתָֽ/ם | tavelitam | HNcfsc/Sp3mp |
their destruction | their utter wasting | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H8399-01 |
Isaiah 10:25 | תַּבְלִיתָֽ/ם | tavelitam | HNcfsc/Sp3mp |
their destruction | their utter wasting |