Strong's Lexicon zulluth: Contempt, Worthlessness Original Word: זֻלּוּת Word Origin: Derived from the root זָלַל (zalal), which means "to be light, to be despised, to be worthless." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of contempt or worthlessness can be related to Greek words such as ἀτιμία (atimia - dishonor, disgrace) or ἐξουθενέω (exoutheneo - to despise, to treat with contempt). Usage: The term "zulluth" conveys a sense of contempt or worthlessness. It is used to describe something or someone that is held in low regard or is considered insignificant. This word often appears in contexts where the value or honor of a person or thing is diminished or disregarded. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, honor and shame were significant social values. Being held in contempt or considered worthless was a serious social stigma. The concept of "zulluth" reflects the importance of reputation and the communal perception of an individual's or object's value. In a society where community and family ties were paramount, being despised or deemed worthless could have severe social and economic repercussions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom zalal Definition worthlessness NASB Translation vileness (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs זֻלֻּת noun feminine worthlessness, only כְּרֻם זֻלֻּת לִבְנֵי אָדָם [van d. H. זֻלּוּת] Psalm 12:9 compare De & Checritical note. זלעף (quadriliteral √ of following; see references below) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance vilest From zalal; properly, a shaking, i.e. Perhaps a tempest -- vilest. see HEBREW zalal Forms and Transliterations זֻ֝לּ֗וּת זלות zul·lūṯ zulLut zullūṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 12:8 HEB: יִתְהַלָּכ֑וּן כְּרֻ֥ם זֻ֝לּ֗וּת לִבְנֵ֥י אָדָֽם׃ NAS: about on every side When vileness is exalted KJV: on every side, when the vilest men INT: strut is exalted vileness the sons of men 1 Occurrence |
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