זָלַל

za.lalVerbH2151

to shake

From: a primitive root (compare H2107 (זוּל));

Short Definition

to shake (as in the wind), i.e. to quake; figuratively, to be loose morally, worthless or prodigal

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. (Qal) to shake, tremble, quake 1a) (Niphal) to shake, quake

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Proverbs
3
Deuteronomy
1
Jeremiah
1
Lamentations
1

Key Passages

  • Deuteronomy 21:20
  • Jeremiah 15:19
  • Lamentations 1:11
  • Proverbs 23:20
  • Proverbs 23:21

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