Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “גֵּזֶל”
Understanding gêzel reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
violence, violent perverting.. gozal. See גּוֹזָל. - plunder, i.e. violence 1) robbery, plunder
H1499
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
גֵּזֶל
Phoneticghe'-zel
Transliterationgêzel
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
violence, violent perverting.. gozal. See גּוֹזָל. - plunder, i.e. violence 1) robbery, plunder
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ecclesiastes 5:8 | “If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regardeth; and there be higher than they.” Word: גֵּזֶל (gêzel) | |
| Ezekiel 18:18 | “As for his father, because he cruelly oppressed, spoiled his brother by violence, and did that which is not good among his people, lo, even he shall die in his iniquity.” Word: גֵּזֶל (gêzel) |