Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עַצְלָה”
Understanding ʻatslâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
feminine of עָצֵל slothfulness. - (as abstractly) indolence 1) sluggishness, laziness
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עַצְלָה
Phoneticats-law'
Transliterationʻatslâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
feminine of עָצֵל slothfulness. - (as abstractly) indolence 1) sluggishness, laziness
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 19:15 | “Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.” Word: עַצְלָה (ʻatslâh) | |
| Ecclesiastes 10:18 | “By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.” Word: עַצְלָה (ʻatslâh) |
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