Strong’s H3576

כָּזַב

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

kazab

Pronunciation

kah-ZAB

Definition

To lie, to deceive, to fail

Meaning

to lie

Usage

The Hebrew verb "kazab" primarily means to lie or to speak falsely. It conveys the act of deception or falsehood, often in the context of breaking trust or failing to fulfill a promise. The term can also imply the failure of something to meet expectations or to come to fruition, thus extending its meaning to include disappointment or unfaithfulness.

Bible references

Numbers 23:19;Judges 16:10;Judges 16:13;2 Kings 4:16;Job 6:28;Job 24:25;Job 34:6;Job 41:9;Psalm 78:36;Psalm 89:35;Psalm 116:11;Proverbs 14:5;Proverbs 30:6;Isaiah 57:11;Isaiah 58:11;Ezekiel 13:19;Micah 2:11;Habakkuk 2:3