מָעַל

ma.alVerbH4603

be unfaithful

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

properly, to cover up; used only figuratively, to act covertly, i.e. treacherously

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to act unfaithfully, act treacherously, transgress, commit a trespass 1a) (Qal) to act unfaithfully or treacherously 1a1) against man 1a2) against a3) against devoted thing 1a4) against husband

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

34 times

Appears 34 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

2 Chronicles
8
Ezk
7
Joshua
4
1 Chronicles
3
Numbers
3

Key Passages

  • 1 Chronicles 10:13
  • 2 Chronicles 28:19
  • Deuteronomy 32:51
  • Ezk 39:23
  • Joshua 22:31

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