Strong’s definition
(moral) evil
KJV gloss list in the source
iniquity, perverseness, unjust(-ly), unrighteousness(-ly); wicked(-ness).
Source pronunciation notation: eh'-vel
Derivation recorded by Strong
or עָוֶל; and (feminine) עַוְלָה; or עוֹלָה; or עֹלָה; from H5765 (עֲוַל);
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