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גָּזֵל H1498
H1498 is the Hebrew word גָּזֵל, transliterated gâzêl and said gaw-zale'. The King James Version most often renders it robbery.
What it means
robbery, or (concretely) plunder.
Where it comes from
from H1497 (גָּזַל).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: robbery, thing taken away by violence.
Verses using גָּזֵל
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Leviticus 6:2 · KJV
If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour;
Psalm 62:10 · KJV
Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
Isaiah 61:8 · KJV
For I the LORD love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.
Ezekiel 22:29 · KJV
The people of the land have used oppression, and exercised robbery, and have vexed the poor and needy: yea, they have oppressed the stranger wrongfully.
Common questions
What does Strong's H1498 mean?
H1498 is the Hebrew word גָּזֵל (gâzêl), meaning robbery, or (concretely) plunder.
How is H1498 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it robbery (3 times), thing taken away by violence (1 time).
How many times does H1498 appear in the Bible?
גָּזֵל (gâzêl) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H1498 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H1497 (גָּזַל).
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