Definition
a primitive root (compare H2107); to shake (as in the wind), i.e. to quake; figuratively, to be loose morally, worthless or prodigal
Traditional renderings: blow down, glutton, riotous (eater), vile.
Traditional renderings: blow down, glutton, riotous (eater), vile.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders זָלַל:
- ἀσωτίαasōtia“debauchery”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
9 total
- Deuteronomy 21:20זוֹלֵ֖ל · He is a glutton…and say to the elders, “This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious; he does not obey us. He is a glutton and a drunkard.”
- Proverbs 23:20בְּזֹלֲלֵ֖י · or gorgeDo not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat.
- Proverbs 23:21וְ֭זוֹלֵל · and the gluttonFor the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and drowsiness will clothe them in rags.
- Proverbs 28:7זֽ֝וֹלְלִ֗ים · of gluttonsA discerning son keeps the law, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
- Isaiah 64:1נָזֹֽלּוּ׃ · would quakeIf only You would rend the heavens and come down, so that mountains would quake at Your presence,
- Isaiah 64:3נָזֹֽלּוּ׃ · trembledWhen You did awesome works that we did not expect, You came down, and the mountains trembled at Your presence.
- Jeremiah 2:36תֵּזְלִ֥י · impulsive you areHow impulsive you are, constantly changing your ways! You will be disappointed by Egypt just as you were by Assyria.
- Jeremiah 15:19מִזּוֹלֵ֖ל · instead of worthlessTherefore this is what the LORD says: “If you return, I will restore you; you will stand in My presence. And if you speak words that are noble instead of worthless, you will be My spokesman. It is they who must turn to you, but you must not turn to them.
- Lamentations 1:11זוֹלֵלָֽה׃ס · despisedAll her people groan as they search for bread. They have traded their treasures for food to keep themselves alive. Look, O LORD, and consider, for I have become despised.