Hebrew · H3368, H2151

יָקָר / זוֹלֵל

Valuable (objectively or subjectively) · to shake (as in the wind), i.e. to quake ; figuratively, to be loose morally, worthless or prodigal

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יָקָרH3368valuable (objectively or subjectively)

Pronunciationyāqār

Denotes objective worth or subjective esteem; ranges from material preciousness to honor and reputation.

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זָלַלH2151to shake (as in the wind), i.e. to quake ; figuratively, to be loose morally, worthless or prodigal

Pronunciationzālal

Physical instability (shaking) maps to moral instability (worthlessness, profligacy, dissolution)

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What does יָקָר / זוֹלֵל (yaqar / zolel) mean in the Bible?

יָקָר · זָלַל is a Hebrew phrase meaning "valuable versus worthless speech".

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What does יָקָר · זָלַל mean in the Bible?

יָקָר · זָלַל is a Hebrew phrase meaning "valuable versus worthless speech".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H3368, H2151?

H3368, H2151 is connected to 44 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. valuable versus worthless speech

Strong'sH3368, H2151

Lexical occurrences44 verses

Source Gloss

valuable versus worthless speech

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