Hebrew Word Study
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)
H6102
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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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