The meaning of “מַעֲלָל”
Understanding maʻălâl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
doing, endeavour, invention, work. - an act (good or bad) 1) deed, practice 1a) practice (usually bad) 1b) deeds 1c) act...
מַעֲלָל
doing, endeavour, invention, work. - an act (good or bad) 1) deed, practice 1a) practice (usually bad) 1b) deeds 1c) acts
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 28:20 | “The Lord shall send upon thee cursing, vexation, and rebuke, in all that thou settest thine hand unto for to do, until thou be destroyed, and until thou perish quickly; because of the wickedness of thy doings, whereby thou hast forsaken me.” Word: מַעֲלָל (maʻălâl) | |
| 1 Samuel 25:3 | “Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and she was a woman of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance: but the man was churlish and evil in his doings; and he was of the house of Caleb.” Word: מַעֲלָל (maʻălâl) | |
| Psalms 78:7 | “That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments:” Word: מַעֲלָל (maʻălâl) | |
| Isaiah 3:8 | “For Jerusalem is ruined, and Judah is fallen: because their tongue and their doings are against the Lord, to provoke the eyes of his glory.” Word: מַעֲלָל (maʻălâl) | |
| Ezekiel 36:31 | “Then shall ye remember your own evil ways, and your doings that were not good, and shall lothe yourselves in your own sight for your iniquities and for your abominations.” Word: מַעֲלָל (maʻălâl) |
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