395. akzeriyyuth

Lexicon

akzeriyyuth: Cruelty, harshness, ruthlessness

Original Word: אַכְזְרִיּוּת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: akzriyuwth
Pronunciation: ahk-zeh-ree-YOOTH
Phonetic Spelling: (ak-ze-ree-ooth')
Definition: Cruelty, harshness, ruthlessness
Meaning: fierceness

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

cruel

From 'akzariy; fierceness -- cruel.

see HEBREW 'akzariy

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as akzar
Definition
cruelty, fierceness
NASB Translation
fierce (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

אַכְזְרִיּוּת noun feminine cruelty, fierceness, only חֵמָה וְשֶׁטֶף אָ֑ף ׳א Proverbs 27:4 fierceness of rage and outpouring of anger.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root אָכְזָר (akhzar), meaning "cruel" or "fierce."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 4071: πικρία (pikria) • bitterness, harshness
• Strong's Greek Number 4642: σκληρότης (sklerotes) • hardness, severity

These Greek terms similarly convey the idea of harshness or severity, aligning with the concept of fierceness as expressed in the Hebrew term אַכְזְרִיּוּת.

Usage: The word is used in the context of describing actions or characteristics that are harsh, severe, or lacking in compassion. It is often associated with the behavior of individuals or nations that act with brutality or without mercy.

Context: The Hebrew term אַכְזְרִיּוּת appears in the Old Testament to describe the nature of certain actions or attitudes that are characterized by a lack of compassion and an inclination towards harshness or brutality. This term is rooted in the concept of cruelty, often used to depict the behavior of those who act with a severe and unyielding spirit. In the biblical narrative, such fierceness is typically portrayed negatively, as it stands in contrast to the virtues of kindness, mercy, and justice that are upheld in the Scriptures.

The term is used to highlight the moral and ethical failings of individuals or groups who exhibit a disregard for the well-being of others. It serves as a warning against the dangers of allowing one's heart to become hardened and unyielding. The biblical text often juxtaposes such fierceness with the divine attributes of compassion and mercy, urging believers to emulate the latter in their interactions with others.

In the prophetic literature, the fierceness of nations or leaders is sometimes depicted as a tool of divine judgment, used to bring about correction or punishment. However, the ultimate goal remains the restoration of justice and righteousness, underscoring the temporary and corrective nature of such fierceness.

Forms and Transliterations

אַכְזְרִיּ֣וּת אכזריות ’aḵ·zə·rî·yūṯ ’aḵzərîyūṯ achzeriYut

Englishman's Concordance

Proverbs 27:4
HEB: אַכְזְרִיּ֣וּת חֵ֭מָה וְשֶׁ֣טֶף
NAS: Wrath is fierce and anger is a flood,
KJV: Wrath [is] cruel, and anger
INT: is fierce Wrath flood

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 395
1 Occurrence

’aḵ·zə·rî·yūṯ — 1 Occ.