Hebrew · H1892, G822

הֶבֶל

Emptiness or vanity ; figuratively, something transitory and unsatisfactory ; often used as an adverb · mist

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הֶבֶל H1892 emptiness or vanity ; figuratively, something transitory and unsatisfactory ; often used as an adverb

Pronunciation heḇel

Ephemeral unreality: what appears substantial but evaporates, leaving existential dissatisfaction and futility.

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ἀτμίς G822 mist

Pronunciation atmís

Vapor or mist that dissipates—used metaphorically for life's brevity and insubstantiality

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What does הֶבֶל (hebel) mean in the Bible?

הֶבֶל · ἀτμίς is a Hebrew phrase meaning "breath, vapor, something fleeting".

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What does הֶבֶל · ἀτμίς mean in the Bible?

הֶבֶל · ἀτμίς is a Hebrew phrase meaning "breath, vapor, something fleeting".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H1892, G822?

H1892, G822 is connected to 73 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. breath, vapor, something fleeting

Strong's H1892, G822

Lexical occurrences 73 verses

Source Gloss

breath, vapor, something fleeting

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