◄ 3891. lazuth ►
Strong's Lexicon lazuth: Scorn, Mockery Original Word: לְזוּת Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: lzuwth Pronunciation: lah-ZOOTH Phonetic Spelling: (lez-ooth') Definition: perverseness Meaning: The term לְזוּת (lezuth) is defined as "perverseness" or "deviation from what is right or good." It implies a moral or ethical corruption, often manifesting in speech or behavior that is contrary to righteousness. Word Origin: Derived from the root לָזָה (lazah), which conveys the idea of being perverse or twisted. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent that corresponds to the concept of perverseness as found in לְזוּת (lezuth) is Strong's Greek Number G94, ἀδικία (adikia), which means "injustice" or "unrighteousness." This Greek term similarly conveys the idea of moral wrongdoing and deviation from what is just and right. Usage: The word לְזוּת (lezuth) is used in the context of describing speech or actions that are morally corrupt or deviant. It is often associated with deceit, falsehood, or wickedness. Context: לְזוּת (lezuth) appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of moral corruption or deviation from the path of righteousness. This term is used to highlight the contrast between the righteous and the wicked, particularly in their speech and actions. In the Berean Standard Bible, Proverbs 19:1 states, "Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse." Here, לְזוּת (lezuth) is translated as "perverse," emphasizing the moral degradation associated with foolishness and deceitful speech. The concept of לְזוּת (lezuth) serves as a warning against the dangers of straying from ethical conduct and the importance of maintaining integrity in one's words and actions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from luz Definition deviation, crookedness NASB Translation devious (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [לָזוּת] noun feminine deviation, crookedness (figurative); — only construct לְזוּת שְׂפָתַיִם Proverbs 4:24 (on form compare Ol§ 219a Köii. 166, 474). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance perverse From luwz; perverseness -- perverse. see HEBREW luwz Forms and Transliterations וּלְז֥וּת ולזות ū·lə·zūṯ uleZut ūləzūṯ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Proverbs 4:24 HEB: עִקְּשׁ֣וּת פֶּ֑ה וּלְז֥וּת שְׂ֝פָתַ֗יִם הַרְחֵ֥ק NAS: mouth And put devious speech far KJV: mouth, and perverse lips INT: A deceitful mouth devious speech and put 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 3891 1 Occurrence ū·lə·zūṯ — 1 Occ.