כָּזַב
ka.zav
“to lie”
Definition
to lie (i.e. deceive), literally or figuratively
a primitive root;
- to lie, tell a lie, be a liar, be found a liar, be in vain, fail 1a) (Qal) liar (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be proven to be lying 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to lie, tell a lie, tell a lie with, deceive 1c2) to disappoint, fail 1d) (Hiphil) to make a liar, prove to be a liar
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logos (G3056)
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Occurrences
כָּזַב appears 14 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
And Elisha declared, “At this time next year, you will hold a son in your arms.”“No, my lord,” she said. “Do not lie to your maidservant, O man of God.”
For the vision awaits an appointed time;it testifies of the end and does not lie.Though it lingers, wait for it,since it will surely come and will not delay.
The LORD will always guide you;He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched landand strengthen your frame.You will be like a well-watered garden,like a spring whose waters never fail.
Would I lie about my case?My wound is incurable,though I am without transgression.’
If a man of wind were to comeand say falsely,“I will preach to you of wine and strong drink,”he would be just the preacher for this people!
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