עָלַל
a.lalVerbH5953
to abuse
From: a primitive root;
Short Definition
to effect thoroughly; specifically, to glean (also figuratively); by implication (in a bad sense) to overdo, i.e. maltreat, be saucy to, pain, impose (also literal)
Full Lexicon Entry
- to act severely, deal with severely, make a fool of someone 1a) (Poel) to act severely 1b) (Poal) to be severely dealt with 1c) (Hithpael) to busy oneself, divert oneself, deal wantonly, deal ruthlessly, abuse (by thrusting through) 1d) (Hithpoel) to practise practices, thrust forth (in wickedness)
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology H:V
DescriptionHebrew Verb
Occurrences
18 timesAppears 18 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:
Lamentations
4
1 Samuel
2
Judges
2
Jeremiah
2
1 Chronicles
1
Key Passages
- 1 Chronicles 10:4
- Deuteronomy 24:21
- Judges 19:25
- Jeremiah 6:9
- Lamentations 1:22
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