Strong's Lexicon zul: To be cheap, to be lightly esteemed, to be despised Original Word: זוּל Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is ἀτιμάζω (atimazō), which means to dishonor or treat with contempt. Usage: The Hebrew verb "zul" conveys the idea of something being considered of little value or being held in contempt. It is often used in contexts where something or someone is regarded as insignificant or unworthy of honor. This term can describe both material objects and abstract concepts, such as wisdom or moral integrity, that are undervalued or scorned. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, honor and shame were significant cultural values. To be esteemed or held in high regard was a mark of social standing and respect. Conversely, to be despised or considered cheap was to be marginalized or dishonored. The concept of "zul" reflects the societal dynamics of honor and shame, where individuals or things could be elevated or diminished based on their perceived worth. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to lavish NASB Translation lavish (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. זוּל verb lavish (compare Aramaic זוּל, be cheap, of little value, lightly esteem; similarly זלל q. v.) — Qal Participle הַזָּלִים זָהָב מִכִּיס Isaiah 46:6 ("" כֶּסֶף בַּקָּנֶה יִשְׁקֹ֑לוּ). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lavish, despise A primitive root (compare zalal); probably to shake out, i.e. (by implication) to scatter profusely; figuratively, to treat lightly -- lavish, despise. see HEBREW zalal Forms and Transliterations הִזִּיל֙וּהָ֙ הַזָּלִ֤ים הזילוה הזלים haz·zā·lîm hazzaLim hazzālîm hiz·zî·lū·hā hizziLuha hizzîlūhāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 46:6 HEB: הַזָּלִ֤ים זָהָב֙ מִכִּ֔יס NAS: Those who lavish gold from the purse KJV: They lavish gold out of the bag, INT: lavish gold the purse Lamentations 1:8 2 Occurrences |