The meaning of “גָּזֵל”
Understanding gâzêl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
robbery, thing taken away by violence. - robbery, or (concretely) plunder 1) robbery, something plundered
גָּזֵל
robbery, thing taken away by violence. - robbery, or (concretely) plunder 1) robbery, something plundered
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 6:2 | “If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the Lord, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour;” Word: גָּזֵל (gâzêl) | |
| Psalms 62:10 | “Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.” Word: גָּזֵל (gâzêl) | |
| Isaiah 61:8 | “For I the Lord love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.” Word: גָּזֵל (gâzêl) | |
| Ezekiel 22:29 | “The people of the land have used oppression, and exercised robbery, and have vexed the poor and needy: yea, they have oppressed the stranger wrongfully.” Word: גָּזֵל (gâzêl) |
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