Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עֲוַל”
Understanding ʻăval reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
deal unjustly, unrighteous. - to distort (morally) 1) to act wrongfully or unjustly, deviate from 1a) (Piel) to act wron...
H5765
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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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