Lexicon akzari: Cruel, ruthless Original Word: אַכְזָרִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cruel one From 'akzar; terrible -- cruel (one). see HEBREW 'akzar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom akzar Definition cruel NASB Translation cruel (5), cruel man (1), cruel one (1), cruel one (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אַכְזָרִי adjective cruel, always in this form; — Proverbs 12:10; Proverbs 17:11; Jeremiah 6:23; Jeremiah 50:42, also Jeremiah 30:14 (read ׳מוּסָר א, for ᵑ0 מוּסַר, Gf Gie); as substantive Proverbs 5:9; Proverbs 11:17, perhaps also, in apposition with ׳יוֺם י, Isaiah 13:9. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root אָכַז (akhaz), meaning "to seize" or "to grasp."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G4731 (στερεός, stereos), which means "firm," "solid," or "steadfast." While not a direct translation, στερεός can convey a sense of firmness or severity in certain contexts, which can be conceptually related to the harshness implied by אַכְזָרִי. However, it is important to note that the Greek term does not carry the same connotation of cruelty or mercilessness as the Hebrew term. Usage: The word אַכְזָרִי appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe individuals, actions, or situations that are characterized by cruelty or harshness. It is often used in contexts where there is a lack of mercy or kindness. Context: The term אַכְזָרִי is used in the Hebrew Scriptures to convey the idea of cruelty or mercilessness. It is often associated with actions that are harsh and devoid of compassion. For example, in Proverbs 12:10, the term is used to describe the merciless nature of the wicked: "A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel (אַכְזָרִי)." This highlights the contrast between the compassionate behavior expected of the righteous and the harshness of the wicked. The word is also used in contexts of judgment and punishment, emphasizing the severity of divine retribution or human actions that are devoid of empathy. Forms and Transliterations אַ֝כְזָרִ֗י אַכְזָרִ֔י אַכְזָרִ֥י אַכְזָרִֽי׃ אכזרי אכזרי׃ לְאַכְזָרִֽי׃ לאכזרי׃ ’aḵ·zā·rî ’aḵzārî achzaRi lə’aḵzārî lə·’aḵ·zā·rî leachzaRiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 5:9 HEB: הוֹדֶ֑ךָ וּ֝שְׁנֹתֶ֗יךָ לְאַכְזָרִֽי׃ NAS: And your years to the cruel one; KJV: and thy years unto the cruel: INT: your vigor and your years to the cruel Proverbs 11:17 Proverbs 12:10 Proverbs 17:11 Isaiah 13:9 Jeremiah 6:23 Jeremiah 30:14 Jeremiah 50:42 8 Occurrences |
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