Original Word: לְזוּת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: lzuwth
Pronunciation: lah-ZOOTH
Phonetic Spelling: (lez-ooth')
Definition: Scorn, Mockery
Meaning: perverseness

perverse

From luwz; perverseness -- perverse.

see HEBREW luwz

Word Origin
from luz
Definition
deviation, crookedness
NASB Translation
devious (1).

[לָזוּת] noun feminine deviation, crookedness (figurative); — only construct לְזוּת שְׂפָתַיִם Proverbs 4:24 (on form compare Ol^{§ 219a} Kö^{ii. 166, 474}).

Word Origin: Derived from the root לָזָה (lazah), which conveys the idea of being perverse or twisted.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent that corresponds to the concept of perverseness as found in לְזוּת (lezuth) is Strong's Greek Number G94, ἀδικία (adikia), which means "injustice" or "unrighteousness." This Greek term similarly conveys the idea of moral wrongdoing and deviation from what is just and right.

Usage: The word לְזוּת (lezuth) is used in the context of describing speech or actions that are morally corrupt or deviant. It is often associated with deceit, falsehood, or wickedness.

Context: לְזוּת (lezuth) appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of moral corruption or deviation from the path of righteousness. This term is used to highlight the contrast between the righteous and the wicked, particularly in their speech and actions. In the Berean Standard Bible, Proverbs 19:1 states, "Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse." Here, לְזוּת (lezuth) is translated as "perverse," emphasizing the moral degradation associated with foolishness and deceitful speech. The concept of לְזוּת (lezuth) serves as a warning against the dangers of straying from ethical conduct and the importance of maintaining integrity in one's words and actions.

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