Strong's Lexicon zaeph: Angry, enraged, sullen Original Word: זָעֵף Word Origin: Derived from the root זָעַף (za'aph), which means to be angry or to be enraged. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar expressions of anger is ὀργή (orgē), Strong's Greek #3709, which also denotes wrath or anger. Usage: The Hebrew word "zaeph" is used to describe a state of anger or being sullen. It often conveys a sense of deep displeasure or indignation. In the biblical context, it can describe both human emotions and divine reactions to sin or disobedience. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, emotions such as anger were often seen as powerful forces that could lead to both constructive and destructive outcomes. Anger was not inherently sinful but needed to be controlled and directed appropriately. The expression of anger was often linked to justice and righteousness, especially when it reflected God's response to human sinfulness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom zaaph Definition vexed NASB Translation vexed (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs זָעֵף adjective out of humour, vexed, only of Ahab 1 Kings 20:43; 1 Kings 21:4 ("" סַר). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance displeased From za'aph; angry -- displeased. see HEBREW za'aph Forms and Transliterations וְזָעֵ֑ף וְזָעֵ֗ף וזעף vezaEf wə·zā·‘êp̄ wəzā‘êp̄Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 20:43 HEB: בֵּית֖וֹ סַ֣ר וְזָעֵ֑ף וַיָּבֹ֖א שֹׁמְרֽוֹנָה׃ NAS: sullen and vexed, and came KJV: heavy and displeased, and came INT: his house sullen and vexed and came to Samaria 1 Kings 21:4 2 Occurrences |
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