The meaning of “זָלַל”
Understanding zâlal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
blow down, glutton, riotous (eater), vile. - to shake (as in the wind), i.e. to quake - figuratively, to be loose morall...
זָלַל
blow down, glutton, riotous (eater), vile. - to shake (as in the wind), i.e. to quake - figuratively, to be loose morally, worthless or prodigal 1) to be worthless, be vile, be insignificant, be light 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be worthless, be insignificant 1a2) to make light of, squander, be lavish with 2) to shake, tremble, quake 1a) (Niphal) to shake, quake
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 21:20 | “And they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton, and a drunkard.” Word: זָלַל (zâlal) | |
| Proverbs 23:21 | “For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.” Word: זָלַל (zâlal) | |
| Isaiah 64:3 | “When thou didst terrible things which we looked not for, thou camest down, the mountains flowed down at thy presence.” Word: זָלַל (zâlal) | |
| Jeremiah 15:19 | “Therefore thus saith the Lord, If thou return, then will I bring thee again, and thou shalt stand before me: and if thou take forth the precious from the vile, thou shalt be as my mouth: let them return unto thee; but return not thou unto them.” Word: זָלַל (zâlal) | |
| Lamentations 1:11 | “All her people sigh, they seek bread; they have given their pleasant things for meat to relieve the soul: see, O Lord, and consider; for I am become vile.” Word: זָלַל (zâlal) |
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