עָצֵל

a.tsalbe sluggishHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentVerb1 occurrence1 book1 verse

Definition

a primitive root; to lean idly, i.e. to be indolent or slack
Traditional renderings: be slothful.

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Occurrences

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  1. Judges 18:9תֵּעָ֣צְל֔וּ · hesitate
    They answered, “Come on, let us go up against them, for we have seen the land, and it is very good. Why would you fail to act? Do not hesitate to go there and take possession of the land!