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The meaning of שִׁפְלוּת

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

Definition

idleness. - remissness 1) sinking, idleness, inactivity

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Hebrew Text
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שִׁפְלוּת

Phoneticshif-looth'
Transliterationshiphlûwth
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

idleness. - remissness 1) sinking, idleness, inactivity

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Ecclesiastes 10:18

By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.

Word: שִׁפְלוּת (shiphlûwth)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Ecclesiastes
Book Distribution

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