Strong’s H5766

עֶוֶל

Part of speech

Noun

Transliteration

`evel

Pronunciation

EH-vel or AH-vel or av-LAH or oh-LAH

Definition

Iniquity, injustice, unrighteousness, wrong, wickedness

Meaning

evil

Usage

The Hebrew word "evel" and its variants are used to describe actions or conditions that are morally wrong, unjust, or wicked. It often refers to a deviation from what is right or just, encompassing both personal sin and systemic injustice. The term is used to highlight the moral and ethical failures of individuals or societies, emphasizing a departure from God's standards of righteousness.

Bible references

Leviticus 19:15;Leviticus 19:35;Deuteronomy 25:16;Deuteronomy 32:4;2 Samuel 3:34;2 Samuel 7:10;1 Chronicles 17:9;2 Chronicles 19:7;Job 5:16;Job 6:29;Job 6:30;Job 11:14;Job 13:7;Job 15:16;Job 22:23;Job 24:20;Job 27:4;Job 34:10;Job 34:32;Job 36:23;Psalm 7:3;Psalm 37:1;Psalm 43:1;Psalm 53:1;Psalm 58:2