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The meaning of עָצֵל

Understanding ʻâtsêl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

slothful, sluggard. - indolent 1) sluggish, lazy 1a) sluggard (subst)

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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

עָצֵל

Phoneticaw-tsale'
Transliterationʻâtsêl
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

slothful, sluggard. - indolent 1) sluggish, lazy 1a) sluggard (subst)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

13 total references
ReferenceText
Proverbs 20:4

The sluggard will not plow by reason of the cold; therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.

Word: עָצֵל (ʻâtsêl)

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