Strong's Lexicon atsluth: Slothfulness, laziness Original Word: עַצְלוּת Word Origin: Derived from the root עָצֵל (atsel), meaning "to be sluggish" or "to be lazy." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3636 ὀκνηρία (oknēria) - meaning "slothfulness" or "delay." - G692 ἀργός (argos) - meaning "idle" or "lazy." Usage: The term "atsluth" refers to a state of idleness or laziness, often implying a lack of diligence or effort. In the biblical context, it is used to describe a moral failing or a character flaw that leads to poverty and lack of productivity. It is often contrasted with diligence and hard work, which are commended in the Scriptures. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, diligence and hard work were highly valued traits, essential for survival and prosperity in an agrarian culture. Laziness was seen as a vice that could lead to personal and communal downfall. The wisdom literature of the Bible, particularly the Book of Proverbs, frequently addresses the consequences of slothfulness, emphasizing the importance of industriousness and responsibility. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom atsel Definition sluggishness NASB Translation idleness (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עַצְלוּת noun feminine id.; — ׳לֶחֶם י Proverbs 31:27. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance idleness Rom atsal; indolence -- idleness. see HEBREW atsal Forms and Transliterations עַ֝צְל֗וּת עצלות ‘aṣ·lūṯ ‘aṣlūṯ atzLutLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 31:27 HEB: בֵּיתָ֑הּ וְלֶ֥חֶם עַ֝צְל֗וּת לֹ֣א תֹאכֵֽל׃ NAS: the bread of idleness. KJV: and eateth not the bread of idleness. INT: of her household the bread of idleness and does not eat 1 Occurrence |
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