Strong's Lexicon akzar: Cruel, ruthless Original Word: אַכְזָר Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָכַז (akhaz), meaning "to seize" or "to grasp." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of cruelty can be related to Greek words such as ἀνελεήμων (aneleēmōn - unmerciful) or σκληρός (sklēros - hard, harsh). Usage: The Hebrew word "akzar" is used to describe someone or something that is cruel, harsh, or ruthless. It often conveys a sense of mercilessness or a lack of compassion. In the biblical context, it is used to describe individuals, nations, or actions that are characterized by a severe and unyielding nature. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, cruelty was often associated with power and dominance. Rulers and nations that were described as "akzar" were typically those who exercised their authority with an iron fist, often oppressing others to maintain control. The biblical narrative frequently contrasts such cruelty with the justice and mercy that God desires from His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition cruel, fierce NASB Translation cruel (2), deadly (1), fierce (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אַכְזָר adjective cruel, fierce, of poison (ראֹשׁ) Deuteronomy 32:33; elsewhere of men, fierce Job 41:2; as substantive = a cruel one Job 30:21 (of God), Lamentations 4:3. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cruel, fierce From an unused root (apparently meaning to act harshly); violent; by implication deadly; also (in a good sense) brave -- cruel, fierce. Forms and Transliterations אַ֭כְזָר אַכְזָֽר׃ אכזר אכזר׃ לְאַכְזָ֔ר לְאַכְזָ֣ר לאכזר ’aḵ·zār ’aḵzār achZar Achzor lə’aḵzār lə·’aḵ·zār leachZarLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 32:33 HEB: וְרֹ֥אשׁ פְּתָנִ֖ים אַכְזָֽר׃ NAS: of serpents, And the deadly poison KJV: of dragons, and the cruel venom INT: poison of cobras and the deadly Job 30:21 Job 41:10 Lamentations 4:3 4 Occurrences |
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