אַכְזָרִי
Terrible
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What does אַכְזָרִי (akzari) mean in the Bible?
אַכְזָרִי (akzari) is a Hebrew word meaning "terrible". terrible BDB: cruel Usage: cruel (one). Cruelty reflects a hardened heart that opposes God's character.
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Meaning
Describes cruelty marked by relentless severity and mercilessness, often of oppressive rulers or divine judgment
terrible BDB: cruel Usage: cruel (one).
Why This Word Matters
Cruelty reflects a hardened heart that opposes God's character. Isaiah 13:9-16
The term emphasizes the unrelenting nature of divine wrath against persistent evil. Proverbs 11:17
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Biblical Occurrences
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