Strong's Lexicon akzab: Deception, falsehood, disappointment Original Word: אַכְזָב Word Origin: Derived from the root אָכַז (akhaz), meaning "to seize" or "to hold." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of deception can be related to Greek words such as "ἀπάτη" (apate - Strong's G539), meaning deceit or deception. Usage: The Hebrew word "akzab" primarily conveys the idea of something that is deceptive or disappointing. It is often used to describe a source of false hope or something that fails to deliver on its promises. In the biblical context, it can refer to unreliable sources or deceitful practices that lead to disappointment. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, truthfulness and reliability were highly valued, especially in communal and covenantal relationships. Deception was seen as a serious breach of trust, not only between individuals but also in one's relationship with God. The concept of "akzab" would have been understood as a significant moral failing, reflecting the broader cultural emphasis on integrity and faithfulness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kazab Definition deceptive, disappointing NASB Translation deception (1), deceptive (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אַכְזָב adjective deceptive, disappointing (elative; opposed to אֵיתָן q. v. below יתן) — only absolute singular: — Micah 1:14 (with play on proper name אַכְזִיב); of a deceptive, disappointing stream (compare Isaiah 58:11) Jeremiah 15:18 ("" מַיִם לֹא נֶאְמָ֑נוּ; on meaning compare Job 6:15ff.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance liar, lie From kazab; falsehood; by implication treachery -- liar, lie. see HEBREW kazab Forms and Transliterations אַכְזָ֔ב אכזב לְאַכְזָ֔ב לאכזב ’aḵ·zāḇ ’aḵzāḇ achZav lə’aḵzāḇ lə·’aḵ·zāḇ leachZavLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 15:18 HEB: לִי֙ כְּמ֣וֹ אַכְזָ֔ב מַ֖יִם לֹ֥א NAS: be to me like a deceptive [stream] With water KJV: to be healed? wilt thou be altogether unto me as a liar, [and as] waters INT: been like A deceptive water not Micah 1:14 2 Occurrences |
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