Wicked, scoundrel, useless person, good-for-nothing

H1100
Hebrew
UBS
בְּלִיַּעַל
bᵉlîyaʻalbel-e-yah'-al
Noun Masculine

Definition

possible literal meaning: without benefit or without success; hence: = state in which someone is considered an objectional human being who is engaged in evil behavior and does not contribute to the society in a positive way

Semantic Domains

Evil
Dead

Etymology

from H1097 (בְּלִי) and H3276 (יַעַל);(often in connection with H376 (אִישׁ), H802 (אִשָּׁה), H1121 (בֵּן), etc.)

KJV Translations

Belial, evil, naughty, ungodly (men), wicked

Occurrences26
Frequency Rank#1134

Verse Usage

This word appears 26 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.