Strong’s H1098 · Hebrew
בְּלִיל
bᵉlîyl
bel-eel'
Definition
mixed, i.e. (specifically) feed (for cattle)
Etymology
from H1101 (בָּלַל);
Where the KJV renders it
- corn
- fodder
- provender
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