Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עָצַל”
Understanding ʻâtsal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
be slothful. - to lean idly, i.e. to be indolent or slack 1) (Niphal) to be sluggish
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עָצַל
Phoneticaw-tsal'
Transliterationʻâtsal
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
be slothful. - to lean idly, i.e. to be indolent or slack 1) (Niphal) to be sluggish
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 18:9 | “And they said, Arise, that we may go up against them: for we have seen the land, and, behold, it is very good: and are ye still? be not slothful to go, and to enter to possess the land.” Word: עָצַל (ʻâtsal) |