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
- 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 timesAppears 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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