Strong's Lexicon akzari: Cruel, ruthless Original Word: אַכְזָרִי Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָכַז (akhaz), meaning "to seize" or "to hold," combined with the suffix רִי, which often denotes a characteristic or quality. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of cruelty can be related to Greek words such as ἀνελεήμων (aneleēmōn, Strong's G415), meaning "unmerciful" or "without compassion." Usage: The Hebrew word "akzari" is used to describe someone or something that is cruel, harsh, or lacking in compassion. It conveys a sense of mercilessness and severity, often in the context of behavior or actions that are oppressive or violent. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, cruelty was often associated with tyrannical rulers or oppressive regimes. The concept of "akzari" would have been understood as a violation of the expected norms of justice and mercy, which were highly valued in Israelite society. The Israelites were called to reflect God's character, which included justice tempered with mercy, and thus cruelty was seen as antithetical to God's nature. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom akzar Definition cruel NASB Translation cruel (5), cruel man (1), cruel one (1), cruel one (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אַכְזָרִי adjective cruel, always in this form; — Proverbs 12:10; Proverbs 17:11; Jeremiah 6:23; Jeremiah 50:42, also Jeremiah 30:14 (read ׳מוּסָר א, for ᵑ0 מוּסַר, Gf Gie); as substantive Proverbs 5:9; Proverbs 11:17, perhaps also, in apposition with ׳יוֺם י, Isaiah 13:9. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cruel one From 'akzar; terrible -- cruel (one). see HEBREW 'akzar Forms and Transliterations אַ֝כְזָרִ֗י אַכְזָרִ֔י אַכְזָרִ֥י אַכְזָרִֽי׃ אכזרי אכזרי׃ לְאַכְזָרִֽי׃ לאכזרי׃ ’aḵ·zā·rî ’aḵzārî achzaRi lə’aḵzārî lə·’aḵ·zā·rî leachzaRiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 5:9 HEB: הוֹדֶ֑ךָ וּ֝שְׁנֹתֶ֗יךָ לְאַכְזָרִֽי׃ NAS: And your years to the cruel one; KJV: and thy years unto the cruel: INT: your vigor and your years to the cruel Proverbs 11:17 Proverbs 12:10 Proverbs 17:11 Isaiah 13:9 Jeremiah 6:23 Jeremiah 30:14 Jeremiah 50:42 8 Occurrences |
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