5765. aval

Lexicon

aval: To act unjustly, to do wrong, to be unjust

Original Word: עֲוַל
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: `aval
Pronunciation: ah-vahl
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-val')
Definition: To act unjustly, to do wrong, to be unjust
Meaning: to distort

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

deal unjustly, unrighteous

A primitive root; to distort (morally) -- deal unjustly, unrighteous.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
denominative verb from evel
Definition
to act wrongfully
NASB Translation
deals unjustly (1), wrongdoer (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עָוַל verb denominative (Gerber³¹) act wrongfully; —

Pi`el <Imperfect3masculine singular יְעַוֵּל Isaiah 26:10 (opposed to נְכֹחוֺת); Participle מְעַוֵּל Psalm 71:4 (+ חוֺמֵץ, "" רָשָׁע).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3891 (παραδίδωμι • paradidōmi): This Greek term means "to deliver over" or "to hand over," often used in the context of betrayal or delivering someone to authorities. It can imply a distortion of trust or justice when used in certain contexts.

• G4160 (ποιέω • poieō): This Greek verb means "to make" or "to do." While it is a general term for action, it can be used in contexts where actions result in injustice or wrongdoing, aligning with the concept of עֲוַל in terms of performing unjust acts.

These Greek terms, while not direct translations, can reflect similar themes of action and consequence in the context of justice and morality, as seen in the Hebrew concept of עֲוַל.

Usage: This verb is used in the context of acting unjustly or distorting justice. It conveys the idea of perverting what is right or engaging in wrongful actions.

Context: The Hebrew root עֲוַל (aw-val') is a verb that primarily signifies the act of distorting or perverting justice. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe actions that are unjust or morally wrong. The term is often associated with the idea of bending or twisting what is straight, thus leading to injustice or wrongdoing.

In the context of the Old Testament, עֲוַל is used to describe actions that deviate from the righteous standards set by God. It is a term that underscores the moral and ethical deviations that lead to societal and personal corruption. The concept of עֲוַל is closely related to the broader biblical themes of justice and righteousness, emphasizing the importance of adhering to divine laws and principles.

The usage of עֲוַל can be seen in various passages where the prophets and writers of the Hebrew Bible call out the injustices and wrongdoings of individuals and nations. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of straying from God's commandments and the need for repentance and restoration.

For example, in the book of Job, the term is used to describe the actions of those who pervert justice: "They cause the poor to go astray from the way" (Job 24:4, BSB). This highlights the social implications of עֲוַל, where the distortion of justice leads to the oppression of the vulnerable.

Forms and Transliterations

יְעַוֵּ֑ל יעול מְעַוֵּ֣ל מעול mə‘awwêl mə·‘aw·wêl meavVel yə‘awwêl yə·‘aw·wêl yeavVel

Englishman's Concordance

Psalm 71:4
HEB: רָשָׁ֑ע מִכַּ֖ף מְעַוֵּ֣ל וְחוֹמֵץ׃
NAS: Out of the grasp of the wrongdoer and ruthless man,
KJV: out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.
INT: of the wicked of the grasp of the wrongdoer and ruthless

Isaiah 26:10
HEB: בְּאֶ֥רֶץ נְכֹח֖וֹת יְעַוֵּ֑ל וּבַל־ יִרְאֶ֖ה
NAS: righteousness; He deals unjustly in the land
KJV: of uprightness will he deal unjustly, and will not
INT: the land of uprightness deals and will not perceive

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5765
2 Occurrences

mə·‘aw·wêl — 1 Occ.
yə·‘aw·wêl — 1 Occ.