אַכְזְרִיּוּת
akh.ze.riy.yut
cruel
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word אַכְזְרִיּוּת (akh.ze.riy.yut) is defined as "cruel." This term is a single occurrence in the Bible, indicating its relatively rare usage in the Hebrew lexicon. The semantic domain classification as "Proper Name: Person" suggests that this word may be used to describe a specific individual or group known for their cruel behavior. Given its definition and limited usage, the significance of this word lies in its ability to convey a strong sense of harsh treatment or violence. As a single occurrence in the Bible, it may be used to highlight the severity of a particular action or the character of a specific person.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text