The meaning of “הָתַל”
Understanding hâthal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
deal deceitfully, deceive, mock. - to deride - by implication, to cheat 1) (Piel) to mock, deceive 2) (Pual) deceive
הָתַל
deal deceitfully, deceive, mock. - to deride - by implication, to cheat 1) (Piel) to mock, deceive 2) (Pual) deceive
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 31:7 | “And your father hath deceived me, and changed my wages ten times; but God suffered him not to hurt me.” Word: הָתַל (hâthal) | |
| Exodus 8:29 | “And Moses said, Behold, I go out from thee, and I will intreat the Lord that the swarms of flies may depart from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people, to morrow: but let not Pharaoh deal deceitfully any more in not letting the people go to sacrifice to the Lord.” Word: הָתַל (hâthal) | |
| Judges 16:13 | “And Delilah said unto Samson, Hitherto thou hast mocked me, and told me lies: tell me wherewith thou mightest be bound. And he said unto her, If thou weavest the seven locks of my head with the web.” Word: הָתַל (hâthal) | |
| 1 Kings 18:27 | “And it came to pass at noon, that Elijah mocked them, and said, Cry aloud: for he is a god; either he is talking, or he is pursuing, or he is in a journey, or peradventure he sleepeth, and must be awaked.” Word: הָתַל (hâthal) | |
| Job 13:9 | “Is it good that he should search you out? or as one man mocketh another, do ye so mock him?” Word: הָתַל (hâthal) |