The meaning of “גְּזֵלָה”
Understanding gᵉzêlâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of גָּזֵל and mean the same that (he had robbed) (which he took violently away), spoil, violence. - {robbery, o...
גְּזֵלָה
feminine of גָּזֵל and mean the same that (he had robbed) (which he took violently away), spoil, violence. - {robbery, or (concretely) plunder} 1) plunder, spoil, robbery
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 6:4 | “Then it shall be, because he hath sinned, and is guilty, that he shall restore that which he took violently away, or the thing which he hath deceitfully gotten, or that which was delivered him to keep, or the lost thing which he found,” Word: גְּזֵלָה (gᵉzêlâh) | |
| Isaiah 3:14 | “The Lord will enter into judgment with the ancients of his people, and the princes thereof: for ye have eaten up the vineyard; the spoil of the poor is in your houses.” Word: גְּזֵלָה (gᵉzêlâh) | |
| Ezekiel 18:16 | “Neither hath oppressed any, hath not withholden the pledge, neither hath spoiled by violence, but hath given his bread to the hungry, and hath covered the naked with a garment,” Word: גְּזֵלָה (gᵉzêlâh) |