The meaning of “כָּזַב”
Understanding kâzab reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
fail, (be found a, make a) liar, lie, lying, be in vain. - to lie (i.e. deceive), literally or figuratively 1) to lie, t...
כָּזַב
fail, (be found a, make a) liar, lie, lying, be in vain. - to lie (i.e. deceive), literally or figuratively 1) to lie, tell a lie, be a liar, be found a liar, be in vain, fail 1a) (Qal) liar (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be proven to be lying 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lie, tell a lie, tell a lie with, deceive 1c2) to disappoint, fail 1d) (Hiphil) to make a liar, prove to be a liar
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 23:19 | “God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?” Word: כָּזַב (kâzab) | |
| 2 Kings 4:16 | “And he said, About this season, according to the time of life, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, Nay, my lord, thou man of God, do not lie unto thine handmaid.” Word: כָּזַב (kâzab) | |
| Job 34:6 | “Should I lie against my right? my wound is incurable without transgression.” Word: כָּזַב (kâzab) | |
| Psalms 89:35 | “Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.” Word: כָּזַב (kâzab) | |
| Proverbs 30:6 | “Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar.” Word: כָּזַב (kâzab) |
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