Strong's Lexicon akzeriyyuth: Cruelty, harshness, ruthlessness Original Word: אַכְזְרִיּוּת Word Origin: Derived from the root אָכְזָר (akzar), meaning "cruel" or "harsh." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4642 σκληρότης (sklerotes) - hardness, harshness - G4078 πικρία (pikria) - bitterness, harshness Usage: The term "akzeriyyuth" refers to a state or quality of being cruel, harsh, or ruthless. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe actions, attitudes, or characteristics that are devoid of compassion or mercy. This word often conveys a sense of moral and ethical failure, highlighting behaviors that are contrary to the loving and just nature of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, cruelty was often associated with tyrannical rulers, oppressive systems, and unjust practices. The Hebrew Bible frequently contrasts the cruelty of pagan nations and their leaders with the justice and mercy expected of God's people. The Israelites were called to reflect God's character, which included justice, mercy, and compassion, in stark contrast to the cruelty observed in surrounding cultures. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom 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. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cruel From 'akzariy; fierceness -- cruel. see HEBREW 'akzariy Forms and Transliterations אַכְזְרִיּ֣וּת אכזריות ’aḵ·zə·rî·yūṯ ’aḵzərîyūṯ achzeriYutLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 |
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