Strong's H5953 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: עָלַל (ʻâlal)

Pronunciation: aw-lal'

POS: aw-lal' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to effect thoroughly; specifically, to glean (also figuratively); by implication (in a bad sense) to overdo, i.e. maltreat, be saucy to, pain, impose (also literal); abuse, affect, [idiom] child, defile, do, glean, mock, practise, thoroughly, work (wonderfully).

KJV Usage: abuse, affect, [idiom] child, defile, do, glean, mock, practise, thoroughly, work (wonderfully).

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to act severely, deal with severely, make a fool of someone
• 2. 1a) (Poel) to act severely
• 3. 1b) (Poal) to be severely dealt with
• 4. 1c) (Hithpael) to busy oneself, divert oneself, deal wantonly, deal ruthlessly, abuse (by thrusting through)
• 5. 1d) (Hithpoel) to practise practices, thrust forth (in wickedness)
• 6. 2) (Poel) to glean
• 7. 3) (Poel) to act or play the child
• 8. 4) (Poel) to insert, thrust, thrust in, thrust upon

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G1096
• GREEK G1531
• GREEK G1702
• GREEK G2064

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