5766. evel or avel or avlah or olah

Lexicon

evel or avel or avlah or olah: Iniquity, injustice, unrighteousness, wrong, wickedness

Original Word: עֶוֶל
Part of Speech: Noun
Transliteration: `evel
Pronunciation: EH-vel or AH-vel or av-LAH or oh-LAH
Phonetic Spelling: (eh'-vel)
Definition: Iniquity, injustice, unrighteousness, wrong, wickedness
Meaning: evil

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

iniquity, perverseness, unjustly, unrighteousness, wickedness

Or lavel {aw'-vel}; and (feminine) lavlah {av-law'}; or owlah {o-law'}; or.olah {o-law'}; from aval; (moral) evil -- iniquity, perverseness, unjust(-ly), unrighteousness(-ly); wicked(-ness).

see HEBREW aval

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
injustice, unrighteousness
NASB Translation
iniquity (10), injustice (5), unjust (1), unjustly (2), unrighteousness (1), wrong (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עָ֫וֶל noun masculine injustice, unrighteousness (opposed to צְדָקָה); — ׳ע Leviticus 19:15 +; construct עֶ֫וֶל Ezekiel 28:18 (van d. H. עָוֶל, but see Baer Ginsb); suffix עַוְלוֺ Ezekiel 18:26; Ezekiel 33:13; — עשׂה עול Leviticus 19:15,35 (H) Deuteronomy 25:16; Ezekiel 3:20; Ezekiel 18:24,26 (twice in verse); Ezekiel 33:13 (twice in verse); Ezekiel 33:15,18; ׳פעל ע Job 34:32; ׳הִתְעִיבוּ ע Psalm 53:2 ("" עֲלִילָה Psalm 14:2); ׳שׁפט ע Psalm 82:2; ׳אישׁ ע Proverbs 29:27; בְּכַמַּי ׳ע Psalm 7:4; בְּ ׳מצא ע Jeremiah 2:5, read probably also Ezekiel 28:15 (for ᵑ0 עולתה); ישׁיב ידוֺ ׳מע Ezekiel 18:8; בְּעֶוֶל רְכֻלָּֽתְךָ Ezekiel 28:18; of God, אין עול ("" אֱמוּנָה) Deuteronomy 32:4; ׳חָלִלָה מע Job 34:10.

עַוְלָה noun feminine^{Job 11:14} (? masculine Malachi 2:6 Kö^{ii. 2, 453, § 345 d} Ezekiel 28:15 [עולתה; but ׳ע only here Ezekiel, error for עול] questioned by SS, see Albr^{ZAW xvi (1896), 117}) injustice, unrighteousness, wrong; — ׳ע Psalm 37:1 24t., + 1. עוֺלָה Isaiah 61:8 (read probably עַוְלָה); עַוְלָ֫תָה Psalm 125:3; Psalm 92:16 (Qr) + 2 t.; עֹלָ֫תָה Psalm 125:16 (Kt) Job 5:16; plural עוֺלוֺת Psalm 58:3; Psalm 64:7; —

1 violent deeds of injustice, בְּנֵי עַוְלָה 2 Samuel 3:34; 2 Samuel 7:10 = 1 Chronicles 17:9; ׳בֶּןעֿ Psalm 89:23, compare בְּנֵי עַלְוָה Hosea 10:9 (read עַוְלָה Now); ׳אישׁ מרמה וע Psalm 43:1; ׳בע Isaiah 61:8; "" דַּם Micah 3:10; Habakkuk 2:11; ׳עשׂה ע Psalm 37:1; Zephaniah 3:5,13; ׳פעל ע Psalm 58:3; Psalm 119:3; Job 36:23; שׁלח ידים ׳בע Psalm 125:3.

2 injustice of speech: ׳דבּר ע Job 13:7; Job 27:4; תהגה ׳לשׁונכם ע Isaiah 59:3; ׳בלשׁוני ע Job 6:30; לא נמצא בשׂפה ׳ע Malachi 2:6; קפצה פיה ׳ע Psalm 107:42; Job 5:16.

3 injustice, in General, Psalm 64:7; Job 6:29; Job 11:14; Job 15:16; Job 22:23; Job 24:20, + Job 36:33 (for ᵑ0 עוֺלֶה according to ᵐ5 Di Bu Du and others, Proverbs 22:8; Hosea 10:13; of God, בוֺ ׳לא ע Psalm 92:16; ׳ע ׳אֵין עִם י2Chronicles 19:7.

I. עַלְוָה transposed from עַוְלָה (q. v.) Hosea 10:9.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָוַל (aval), which means to act unjustly or to deviate from what is right.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G92 (ἀδικία, adikia) • Injustice, unrighteousness.
• G93 (ἀδικέω, adikeo) • To do wrong, to act unjustly.
• G94 (ἄδικος, adikos) • Unjust, unrighteous.
• G459 (ἄνομος, anomos) • Lawless, without law.
• G1386 (δοκιμάζω, dokimazo) • To test, to approve (in contrast to unrighteousness).
• G2556 (κακός, kakos) • Bad, evil.
• G5337 (φθορά, phthora) • Corruption, moral decay.

These Greek terms reflect similar themes of injustice and moral failing as found in the Hebrew concept of עֶוֶל, highlighting the continuity of ethical concerns across the biblical canon.

Usage: The word עֶוֶל appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, often describing actions or conditions that are contrary to justice and righteousness. It is used to characterize both individual and societal moral failings.

Context: • General Overview: The term עֶוֶל (Evel) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe actions or states that are morally wrong or unjust. It is often associated with behaviors that deviate from the divine law and ethical standards set by God. The concept of "Evel" encompasses a broad range of moral failings, including deceit, oppression, and general wickedness.

• Biblical Context: In the Old Testament, "Evel" is frequently used in prophetic literature to condemn the moral and ethical corruption of Israel and other nations. For example, in Isaiah 59:4, the prophet laments, "No one calls for justice; no one pleads his case honestly. They rely on empty arguments and speak lies; they conceive trouble and give birth to evil." Here, "evil" (עֶוֶל) is linked with deceit and injustice.

• Theological Significance: The concept of "Evel" underscores the biblical emphasis on justice and righteousness as central to God's character and expectations for His people. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of moral deviation and the need for repentance and alignment with divine standards.

• Related Passages: Other notable occurrences of עֶוֶל include Psalm 7:14, "Behold, the wicked man travails with evil; he conceives trouble and births falsehood," and Habakkuk 1:3, "Why do You make me see iniquity, and why do You tolerate wrongdoing? Destruction and violence are before me; strife is ongoing, and conflict abounds."

Forms and Transliterations

בְּעֶ֙וֶל֙ בְּעַוְל֥וֹ בְּעַוְלָ֬תָה בְּעַוְלָֽה׃ בעול בעולה׃ בעולו בעולתה וְ֝עֹלָ֗תָה וְעַוְלָ֖ה וְעַוְלָ֣ה וּבְעַוְל֥וֹ ובעולו ועולה ועלתה מֵעָ֖וֶל מֵעָֽוֶל׃ מעול מעול׃ עַ֝וְלָ֗ה עַ֭וְלָה עַוְלָ֑ה עַוְלָ֖ה עַוְלָ֖תָה עַוְלָ֛ה עַוְלָ֥ה עַוְלָ֥תָה עַוְלָֽה׃ עַוְלָה֙ עָ֑וֶל עָ֔וֶל עָ֖וֶל עָ֙וֶל֙ עָ֝֗וֶל עָ֥וֶל עָֽוֶל׃ עוֹלֹ֗ת עוֹלֹ֪ת עול עול׃ עולה עולה׃ עולת עולתה ‘ā·wel ‘aw·lā·ṯāh ‘aw·lāh ‘āwel ‘awlāh ‘awlāṯāh ‘ō·w·lōṯ ‘ōwlōṯ avel avLah avLatah bə‘awlāh bə‘awlāṯāh bə‘awlōw bə‘ewel bə·‘aw·lā·ṯāh bə·‘aw·lāh bə·‘aw·lōw bə·‘e·wel beavLah beavLatah beavLo beEvel mê‘āwel mê·‘ā·wel meAvel oLot ū·ḇə·‘aw·lōw ūḇə‘awlōw uveavLo veavLah veoLatah wə‘awlāh wə‘ōlāṯāh wə·‘aw·lāh wə·‘ō·lā·ṯāh

Englishman's Concordance

Leviticus 19:15
HEB: לֹא־ תַעֲשׂ֥וּ עָ֙וֶל֙ בַּמִּשְׁפָּ֔ט לֹא־
NAS: no injustice in judgment;
KJV: Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment:
INT: no shall do injustice judgment nor

Leviticus 19:35
HEB: לֹא־ תַעֲשׂ֥וּ עָ֖וֶל בַּמִּשְׁפָּ֑ט בַּמִּדָּ֕ה
NAS: no wrong in judgment,
KJV: Ye shall do no unrighteousness in judgment,
INT: no shall do wrong judgment measurement

Deuteronomy 25:16
HEB: כֹּ֖ל עֹ֥שֵׂה עָֽוֶל׃ פ
NAS: who acts unjustly is an abomination
KJV: [and] all that do unrighteously, [are] an abomination
INT: everyone acts unjustly

Deuteronomy 32:4
HEB: אֱמוּנָה֙ וְאֵ֣ין עָ֔וֶל צַדִּ֥יק וְיָשָׁ֖ר
NAS: and without injustice, Righteous
KJV: of truth and without iniquity, just
INT: of faithfulness and without injustice Righteous and upright

2 Samuel 3:34
HEB: לִפְנֵ֥י בְנֵֽי־ עַוְלָ֖ה נָפָ֑לְתָּ וַיֹּסִ֥פוּ
KJV: before wicked men,
INT: before men wicked have fallen again

2 Samuel 7:10
HEB: יֹסִ֤יפוּ בְנֵֽי־ עַוְלָה֙ לְעַנּוֹת֔וֹ כַּאֲשֶׁ֖ר
KJV: no more; neither shall the children of wickedness afflict
INT: any shall the children of wickedness afflict as

1 Chronicles 17:9
HEB: יוֹסִ֤יפוּ בְנֵי־ עַוְלָה֙ לְבַלֹּת֔וֹ כַּאֲשֶׁ֖ר
KJV: no more; neither shall the children of wickedness waste
INT: anymore shall the children of wickedness will not waste as

2 Chronicles 19:7
HEB: יְהוָ֣ה אֱלֹהֵ֗ינוּ עַוְלָ֛ה וּמַשֹּׂ֥א פָנִ֖ים
KJV: and do [it]: for [there is] no iniquity with the LORD
INT: the LORD our God iniquity respect of persons

Job 5:16
HEB: לַדַּ֣ל תִּקְוָ֑ה וְ֝עֹלָ֗תָה קָ֣פְצָה פִּֽיהָ׃
KJV: hath hope, and iniquity stoppeth
INT: the helpless hope and iniquity shut mouth

Job 6:29
HEB: אַל־ תְּהִ֣י עַוְלָ֑ה [וְשֻׁבִי כ]
KJV: Return, I pray you, let it not be iniquity; yea, return again,
INT: Let there be no become not be iniquity Desist is yet

Job 6:30
HEB: הֲיֵשׁ־ בִּלְשׁוֹנִ֥י עַוְלָ֑ה אִם־ חִ֝כִּ֗י
KJV: Is there iniquity in my tongue?
INT: is there babbler iniquity lo my palate

Job 11:14
HEB: תַּשְׁכֵּ֖ן בְּאֹהָלֶ֣יךָ עַוְלָֽה׃
KJV: put it far away, and let not wickedness dwell
INT: dwell your tents wickedness

Job 13:7
HEB: הַ֭לְאֵל תְּדַבְּר֣וּ עַוְלָ֑ה וְ֝ל֗וֹ תְּֽדַבְּר֥וּ
KJV: Will ye speak wickedly for God?
INT: God speak wickedly and speak what

Job 15:16
HEB: שֹׁתֶ֖ה כַמַּ֣יִם עַוְלָֽה׃
KJV: which drinketh iniquity like water?
INT: drinks water iniquity

Job 22:23
HEB: תִּבָּנֶ֑ה תַּרְחִ֥יק עַ֝וְלָ֗ה מֵאָהֳלֶֽךָ׃ וְשִׁית־
KJV: thou shalt put away iniquity far
INT: will be restored remove iniquity your tent apply

Job 24:20
HEB: וַתִּשָּׁבֵ֖ר כָּעֵ֣ץ עַוְלָֽה׃
KJV: on him; he shall be no more remembered; and wickedness shall be broken
INT: will be broken A tree and wickedness

Job 27:4
HEB: תְּדַבֵּ֣רְנָה שְׂפָתַ֣י עַוְלָ֑ה וּ֝לְשׁוֹנִ֗י אִם־
KJV: shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue
INT: speak my lips wickedness will my tongue Nor

Job 34:10
HEB: מֵרֶ֗שַׁע וְשַׁדַּ֥י מֵעָֽוֶל׃
NAS: And from the Almighty to do wrong.
KJV: and [from] the Almighty, [that he should commit] iniquity.
INT: wickedness the Almighty wrong

Job 34:32
HEB: הֹרֵ֑נִי אִֽם־ עָ֥וֶל פָּ֝עַ֗לְתִּי לֹ֣א
NAS: I have done iniquity, I will not do it again'?
KJV: thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do
INT: Teach If iniquity have done I will not

Job 36:23
HEB: אָ֝מַ֗ר פָּעַ֥לְתָּ עַוְלָֽה׃
KJV: Thou hast wrought iniquity?
INT: has said have done iniquity

Psalm 7:3
HEB: אִֽם־ יֶשׁ־ עָ֥וֶל בְּכַפָּֽי׃
NAS: If there is injustice in my hands,
KJV: this; if there be iniquity in my hands;
INT: If there is injustice my hands

Psalm 37:1
HEB: תְּ֝קַנֵּ֗א בְּעֹשֵׂ֥י עַוְלָֽה׃
KJV: against the workers of iniquity.
INT: envious the workers of iniquity

Psalm 43:1
HEB: מֵ֤אִישׁ־ מִרְמָ֖ה וְעַוְלָ֣ה תְפַלְּטֵֽנִי׃
KJV: me from the deceitful and unjust man.
INT: man the deceitful and unjust deliver

Psalm 53:1
HEB: הִֽ֝שְׁחִ֗יתוּ וְהִֽתְעִ֥יבוּ עָ֝֗וֶל אֵ֣ין עֹֽשֵׂה־
NAS: and have committed abominable injustice; There is no one
KJV: are they, and have done abominable iniquity: [there is] none that doeth
INT: are corrupt committed injustice is no does

Psalm 58:2
HEB: אַף־ בְּלֵב֮ עוֹלֹ֪ת תִּפְעָ֫ל֥וּן בָּאָ֡רֶץ
KJV: ye work wickedness; ye weigh
INT: No heart wickedness work earth

53 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5766
53 Occurrences

‘ā·wel — 16 Occ.
‘aw·lāh — 21 Occ.
‘aw·lā·ṯāh — 3 Occ.
bə·‘aw·lāh — 2 Occ.
bə·‘aw·lā·ṯāh — 1 Occ.
bə·‘aw·lōw — 1 Occ.
bə·‘e·wel — 1 Occ.
mê·‘ā·wel — 2 Occ.
‘ō·w·lōṯ — 2 Occ.
ū·ḇə·‘aw·lōw — 1 Occ.
wə·‘aw·lāh — 2 Occ.
wə·‘ō·lā·ṯāh — 1 Occ.