Strong's H5765 · Hebrew
עֲוַל
ʻăval · /aw-val'/
Number
H5765
Language
Hebrew
Original word
עֲוַל
Transliteration
ʻăval
Pronunciation
aw-val'
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
to distort (morally)
KJV: deal unjustly, unrighteous.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עֲוַל across 2 verses.
unjustly1×
unrighteous1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms1 verse
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5765 (ʻăval) mean?
to distort (morally)
How many times does H5765 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5765 (עֲוַל) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “unjustly.”
How is ʻăval translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5765 is rendered as “unjustly” (1×), “unrighteous” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word עֲוַל come from?
a primitive root;