עַ֝צְל֗וּת
𐤏𐤑𐤋𐤅𐤕
ʻatslûwth
of idleness
State or quality of being sluggish, inactive, or lacking in energy; specifically denotes habitual idleness, sloth, or reluctance to exert oneself. The term emphasizes not only an absence of activity but also an internal disposition toward laziness or neglect of responsibility, particularly in contexts where diligence is expected.
Proverbs 31:27 · Word #5
Lexicon H6104
| Lemma | עַצְלוּת |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤑𐤋𐤅𐤕 |
| Transliteration | ʻatslûwth |
| Strong's | H6104 |
| Definition | State or quality of being sluggish, inactive, or lacking in energy; specifically denotes habitual idleness, sloth, or reluctance to exert oneself. The term emphasizes not only an absence of activity but also an internal disposition toward laziness or neglect of responsibility, particularly in contexts where diligence is expected. |
Morphology HNcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of idleness |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6104-01
habitual laziness
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular common noun, absolute state; abstract formation with -וּת suffix indicating a state or quality. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun עַצְלוּת is a feminine abstract form built from the root עצל, denoting the state or quality of being lazy or sluggish. "Habitual laziness" reflects both the internal disposition and ongoing condition implied by the abstract noun form. |
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