אַכְזָר

akh.zarAdjectiveH0393

cruel

From: from an unused root (apparently meaning to act harshly);

Short Definition

violent; by implication deadly; also (in a good sense) brave

Full Lexicon Entry

cruel, fierce

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology H:A

DescriptionHebrew Adjective

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Deuteronomy
1
Job
1
Lamentations
1

Key Passages

  • Deuteronomy 32:33
  • Job 30:21
  • Lamentations 4:3

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