Keraia
Lexicon

עָוַל

a.valto act unjustlyHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentVerb2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

a primitive root; to distort (morally)
Traditional renderings: deal unjustly, unrighteous.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

2 total
  1. Psalm 71:4מְעַוֵּ֣ל · of the unjust
    Deliver me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked, from the grasp of the unjust and ruthless.
  2. Isaiah 26:10יְעַוֵּ֑ל · he acts unjustly
    Though grace is shown to the wicked man, he does not learn righteousness. In the land of righteousness he acts unjustly and fails to see the majesty of the LORD.