אַכְזָר

ʼakzâr · /ak-zawr'/

Number

H393

Language

Hebrew

Original word

אַכְזָר

Transliteration

ʼakzâr

Pronunciation

ak-zawr'

KJV occurrences

4 verses

Definition

violent; by implication deadly; also (in a good sense) brave

KJV: cruel, fierce.

Root / derivation: from an unused root (apparently meaning to act harshly);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אַכְזָר across 4 verses.

cruel3×

fierce1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Deuteronomy1 verse

Deuteronomy 32:33

Their wine is the poison of dragons, and the cruel venom of asps.

Job2 verses

Job 30:21

Thou art become cruel to me: with thy strong hand thou opposest thyself against me. become: Heb. turned to be cruel thy: Heb. the strength of thy hand

Job 41:10

None is so fierce that dare stir him up: who then is able to stand before me?

Lamentations1 verse

Lamentations 4:3

Even the sea monsters draw out the breast, they give suck to their young ones: the daughter of my people is become cruel, like the ostriches in the wilderness. sea: or, sea calves

Topics that use this word

Malice Arrows Doubting Judgments Leviathan Milk Ostrich, the Ostriches Psalms Reptiles Serpent Wicked

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H393 (ʼakzâr) mean?

violent; by implication deadly; also (in a good sense) brave

How many times does H393 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H393 (אַכְזָר) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “cruel.”

How is ʼakzâr translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H393 is rendered as “cruel” (3×), “fierce” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word אַכְזָר come from?

from an unused root (apparently meaning to act harshly);