עֲלִילָה
a.li.lah (H5949)
wantonness
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word עֲלִילָה (a.li.lah) is defined as "wantonness." This term suggests a lack of restraint or self-control, often in a way that is considered immoral or unacceptable. The frequency of its occurrence in the Bible, with 24 instances, indicates its importance in the narrative and teachings of the scriptures. The word's usage in the Bible suggests that it is often associated with sexual immorality, but it can also imply a broader lack of self-control or reckless behavior. Its significance lies in its ability to convey a sense of moral failing or transgression, highlighting the importance of restraint and self-discipline in the biblical worldview. The repetition of this word throughout the Bible underscores its importance in the narrative, with various characters and authors using it to describe a range of behaviors that are considered unacceptable. By examining this word's usage and frequency, we can gain a deeper understanding of the values and moral principles that underlie the biblical text.
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accuses her of shameful things, gives her a bad name, and says, “I took this woman, and when I came near to her, I didn’t find in her the tokens of virginity;”
Behold, he has accused her of shameful things, saying, ‘I didn’t find in your daughter the tokens of virginity;’ and yet these are the tokens of my daughter’s virginity.” They shall spread the cloth before the elders of the city.
“Don’t keep talking so exceedingly proudly. Don’t let arrogance come out of your mouth, for Yahweh is a God of knowledge. By him actions are weighed.
Oh give thanks to Yahweh. Call on his name. Make what he has done known among the peoples.
Sing praises to Yahweh, who dwells in Zion, and declare among the people what he has done.
The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt. They have done abominable deeds. There is no one who does good.
Come, and see God’s deeds— awesome work on behalf of the children of men.
I will also meditate on all your work, and consider your doings.
They forgot his doings, his wondrous deeds that he had shown them.
You answered them, Yahweh our God. You are a God who forgave them, although you took vengeance for their doings.
Give thanks to Yahweh! Call on his name! Make his doings known among the peoples.
Don’t incline my heart to any evil thing, to practice deeds of wickedness with men who work iniquity. Don’t let me eat of their delicacies.
In that day you will say, “Give thanks to Yahweh! Call on his name. Declare his doings among the peoples. Proclaim that his name is exalted!
Yet, behold, there will be left a remnant in it that will be carried out, both sons and daughters. Behold, they will come out to you, and you will see their way and their doings. Then you will be comforted concerning the evil that I have brought on Jerusalem, even concerning all that I have brought on it.
They will comfort you, when you see their way and their doings; then you will know that I have not done all that I have done in it without cause,” says the Lord Yahweh.
There you will remember your ways, and all your deeds in which you have polluted yourselves. Then you will loathe yourselves in your own sight for all your evils that you have committed.
You will know that I am Yahweh, when I have dealt with you for my name’s sake, not according to your evil ways, nor according to your corrupt doings, you house of Israel,” says the Lord Yahweh.’ ”
“Therefore the Lord Yahweh says: ‘Because you have caused your iniquity to be remembered, in that your transgressions are uncovered, so that in all your doings your sins appear; because you have come to memory, you will be taken with the hand.
I, Yahweh, have spoken it. It will happen, and I will do it. I won’t go back. I won’t spare. I won’t repent. According to your ways, and according to your doings, they will judge you,” says the Lord Yahweh.’ ”
“Son of man, when the house of Israel lived in their own land, they defiled it by their ways and by their deeds. Their way before me was as the uncleanness of a woman in her impurity.
I scattered them among the nations, and they were dispersed through the countries. I judged them according to their way and according to their deeds.
I said, “Just fear me. Receive correction, so that her dwelling won’t be cut off, according to all that I have appointed concerning her.” But they rose early and corrupted all their doings.
In that day you will not be disappointed for all your doings, in which you have transgressed against me; for then I will take away out from among you your proudly exulting ones, and you will no more be arrogant in my holy mountain.