The meaning of “אַכְזָר”
Understanding ʼakzâr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
cruel, fierce. - violent - by implication deadly - also (in a good sense) brave 1) cruel, fierce
אַכְזָר
cruel, fierce. - violent - by implication deadly - also (in a good sense) brave 1) cruel, fierce
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 32:33 | “Their wine is the poison of dragons, and the cruel venom of asps.” Word: אַכְזָר (ʼakzâr) | |
| Job 30:21 | “Thou art become cruel to me: with thy strong hand thou opposest thyself against me.” Word: אַכְזָר (ʼakzâr) | |
| Job 41:10 | “None is so fierce that dare stir him up: who then is able to stand before me?” Word: אַכְזָר (ʼakzâr) | |
| Lamentations 4:3 | “Even the sea monsters draw out the breast, they give suck to their young ones: the daughter of my people is become cruel, like the ostriches in the wilderness.” Word: אַכְזָר (ʼakzâr) |
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