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bālā בָּלָה ‘to become old’ (Hebrew)

Etymology?: a primitive root

bālā v
1) to wear out, become old
 1a) (Qal) to wear out
 1b) (Piel)
  1b1) to wear out
  1b2) to wear out by use, use up completely
  1b3) to enjoy, use to the full

Mentioned in Genesis 18:12 Deuteronomy 8:4, 29:4 Joshua 9:13 Isaiah 50:9, 65:22, 51:6 Psalms 102:27, 32:3, 49:15 Job 13:28, 21:13 Lamentations 3:4 Ezra 4:4 Nehemiah 9:21 1 Chronicles 17:9

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