Hebrew · H1498, H1497

גָּזֵל

Robbery , or (concretely) plunder · to pluck off ; specifically to flay , strip or rob

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גָּזֵל H1498 robbery , or (concretely) plunder

Pronunciation gāzēl

Violent seizure of property; in prophetic ethics, embodies injustice and oppression of the vulnerable

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גָּזַל H1497 to pluck off ; specifically to flay , strip or rob

Pronunciation gāzal

Violent seizure of what belongs to another; ranges from physical stripping to metaphorical deprivation through coercive force.

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What does גָּזֵל (gāzēl) mean in the Bible?

גָּזֵל · גָּזַל is a Hebrew phrase meaning "robbery , or (concretely) plunder".

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What does גָּזֵל · גָּזַל mean in the Bible?

גָּזֵל · גָּזַל is a Hebrew phrase meaning "robbery , or (concretely) plunder".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H1498, H1497?

H1498, H1497 is connected to 34 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. robbery , or (concretely) plunder

Strong's H1498, H1497

Lexical occurrences 34 verses

Source Gloss

robbery , or (concretely) plunder

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