עָלַל
a.lal (H5953A)
to abuse
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word "עָלַל" (H5953A) means "to abuse". In its 13 occurrences in the Bible, this verb is used to describe a situation where one person takes advantage of another, often through deceit, manipulation, or exploitation. The range of usage suggests that this action can involve economic, social, or emotional harm, and is often associated with those in positions of power or authority. This word highlights the consequences of taking advantage of others, and emphasizes the importance of fairness, justice, and respect in relationships. The frequency of its occurrence and the contexts in which it is used suggest that it was a significant concern for ancient Hebrew society, and that it remains an important issue today. Further study of this word and its usage could provide insight into the values and social norms of the time, and may shed light on the ongoing implications for individuals and communities.
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and that you may tell in the hearing of your son, and of your son’s son, what things I have done to Egypt, and my signs which I have done among them; that you may know that I am Yahweh.”
Balaam said to the donkey, “Because you have mocked me, I wish there were a sword in my hand, for now I would have killed you.”
But the men wouldn’t listen to him; so the man grabbed his concubine, and brought her out to them; and they had sex with her, and abused her all night until the morning. When the day began to dawn, they let her go.
Why then do you harden your hearts as the Egyptians and Pharaoh hardened their hearts? When he had worked wonderfully among them, didn’t they let the people go, and they departed?
Then Saul said to his armor bearer, “Draw your sword, and thrust me through with it, lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me!” But his armor bearer would not; for he was terrified. Therefore Saul took his sword, and fell on it.
Then Saul said to his armor bearer, “Draw your sword, and thrust me through with it, lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me.” But his armor bearer would not; for he was terrified. Therefore Saul took his sword, and fell on it.
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.
Zedekiah the king said to Jeremiah, “I am afraid of the Jews who have defected to the Chaldeans, lest they deliver me into their hand, and they mock me.”
“Is it nothing to you, all you who pass by? Look, and see if there is any sorrow like my sorrow, which is brought on me, with which Yahweh has afflicted me in the day of his fierce anger.
“Let all their wickedness come before you. Do to them as you have done to me for all my transgressions. For my sighs are many, and my heart is faint.
“Look, Yahweh, and see to whom you have done thus! Should the women eat their offspring, the children that they held and bounced on their knees? Should the priest and the prophet be killed in the sanctuary of the Lord?
My eye affects my soul, because of all the daughters of my city.