subst

1) not, except

adv

2) not

3) except (after preceding negation)

conj

4) except (after an implied or expressed negation)

with prep

5) so as not, in order not

6) an account of not, because...not

7) until not

Root √בלה: בָּלָה vb become old and worn out Qal wear out Pi wear out (trans.) wear out by use use to the full enjoy . caus. of Qal. .

בֵ֫לֶת subst particle of negation failure not except adv not . not except after a preceding negation,= conj . (likewise after a neg. expressed or implied) With preps. . prop. hence used as.