גְּזֵלָה
ge.ze.lahviolenceHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · feminine6 occurrences3 books6 verses
Definition
feminine of H1498 and meaning the same
Traditional renderings: that (he had robbed) (which he took violently away), spoil, violence.
Traditional renderings: that (he had robbed) (which he took violently away), spoil, violence.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders גְּזֵלָה:
- ἁρπαγμόςharpagmos“something to grasp”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
6 total
- Leviticus 6:4הַגְּזֵלָ֜ה · he has stolen…once he has sinned and becomes guilty, he must return what he has stolen or taken by extortion, or the deposit entrusted to him, or the lost property he found,
- Isaiah 3:14גְּזֵלַ֥ת · the plunderThe LORD brings this charge against the elders and leaders of His people: “You have devoured the vineyard; the plunder of the poor is in your houses.
- Ezekiel 18:7גְּזֵלָ֖ה · robberyHe does not oppress another, but restores the pledge to the debtor. He does not commit robbery, but gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing.
- Ezekiel 18:12גְּזֵל֣וֹת · he commits robberyHe oppresses the poor and needy; he commits robbery and does not restore a pledge. He lifts his eyes to idols; he commits abominations.
- Ezekiel 18:16וּגְזֵלָ֖ה · robberyHe does not oppress another, or retain a pledge, or commit robbery. He gives his bread to the hungry and covers the naked with clothing.
- Ezekiel 33:15גְּזֵלָ֣ה · for what he has stolen…if he restores a pledge, makes restitution for what he has stolen, and walks in the statutes of life without practicing iniquity—then he will surely live; he will not die.