Lexical Definition
עֲוַל ʻăval (aw-val') to act unjustly H:V
a primitive root
deal unjustly, unrighteous.
- to distort (morally)
1) to act wrongfully or unjustly, deviate from
1a) (Piel) to act wrongfully
Usage: 2 forms in 2 verses
Brown-Driver-Briggs
עָוַל verb denominative (Gerber31) act wrongfully; —
Pi`el <Imperfect 3 masculine singular יְעַוֵּל Isa 26:10 (opposed to נְכֹחוֺת); Participle מְעַוֵּל Ps 71:4 (+ חוֺמֵץ, || רָשָׁע).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Psalms | 71:4 |
| Isaiah | 26:10 |