Strong's Lexicon atsel: Sluggard, lazy, idle Original Word: עָצַל Word Origin: Derived from the root עָצַל (atsal), which means to be sluggish or idle. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of laziness can be related to Greek terms such as ἀργός (argos, Strong's G692), meaning idle or lazy. Usage: The term "atsel" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a person who is habitually lazy or unwilling to exert effort. It often carries a negative connotation, highlighting the moral and practical consequences of laziness. The sluggard is depicted as someone who fails to take responsibility, lacks discipline, and ultimately suffers due to their inaction. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, diligence and hard work were highly valued traits, essential for survival and prosperity in an agrarian culture. Laziness was not only seen as a personal failing but also as a threat to the community's well-being. The wisdom literature, particularly the Book of Proverbs, frequently addresses the dangers of laziness, contrasting the sluggard with the diligent and wise. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to be sluggish NASB Translation delay (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עָצֵל] verb Niph`al be sluggish (Late Hebrew in derived species, and derivatives; compare Arabic  III. stick fast in coitu, Lane2086; Syriac  be stupid); — Imperfect2masculine plural אַלתֵּֿעָֽצְלוּ לָלֶכֶת Judges 18:9 be not sluggish in going. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be slothful A primitive root; to lean idly, i.e. To be indolent or slack -- be slothful. Forms and Transliterations תֵּעָ֣צְל֔וּ תעצלו tê‘āṣəlū tê·‘ā·ṣə·lū teAtzeLuLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 18:9 HEB: מַחְשִׁ֔ים אַל־ תֵּעָ֣צְל֔וּ לָלֶ֥כֶת לָבֹ֖א NAS: And will you sit still? Do not delay to go, KJV: and [are] ye still? be not slothful to go, INT: sit nay slothful to go to enter 1 Occurrence |
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