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The meaning of עֲוַל

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Definition

deal unjustly, unrighteous. - to distort (morally) 1) to act wrongfully or unjustly, deviate from 1a) (Piel) to act wron...

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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

עֲוַל

Phoneticaw-val'
Transliterationʻăval
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

deal unjustly, unrighteous. - to distort (morally) 1) to act wrongfully or unjustly, deviate from 1a) (Piel) to act wrongfully

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Psalms 71:4

Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.

Word: עֲוַל (ʻăval)
Isaiah 26:10

Let favour be shewed to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness: in the land of uprightness will he deal unjustly, and will not behold the majesty of the Lord.

Word: עֲוַל (ʻăval)

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