Strong’s H6103

עַצְלָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

`atslah

Pronunciation

ats-lah'

Definition

Slothfulness, laziness

Meaning

indolence

Usage

The term "atslah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of laziness or slothfulness. It often conveys a moral or ethical dimension, warning against the dangers of inactivity and the neglect of one's duties. The word is typically used in wisdom literature to contrast the industrious with the idle, highlighting the consequences of slothfulness.

Bible references

Proverbs 19:15;Ecclesiastes 10:18