עַ֭צְלָה
𐤏𐤑𐤋𐤄
atselah
Slothfulness
feminine of עָצֵל; (as abstractly) indolence; slothfulness.
Proverbs 19:15 · Word #1
Lexicon H6103
| Lemma | עַצְלָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤑𐤋𐤄 |
| Transliteration | ʻatslâh |
| Strong's | H6103 |
| In-context | Slothfulness |
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 |
SIBI-P1 H6103-01
sluggishness
| Root | עצל (ʿ-ṣ-l) |
| Core Meanings | sluggishness, slackness, laziness, indolence |
| Semantic Range | laziness, indolence, slackness, negligence, inactivity leading to decay or lack |
| Conceptual Significance | In wisdom literature, עַצְלָה represents a moral and practical failing that results in deterioration and loss. It conveys more than mere inactivity—it implies a culpable slackness that brings tangible consequences, contrasting with diligence and wisdom. |
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular absolute noun (HNcfsa); abstract formation from the adjective עָצֵל ("lazy, sluggish"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun עַצְלָה is a feminine singular abstract form derived from the root עצל, meaning to be sluggish or lazy. "Sluggishness" preserves the core image of slack inactivity inherent in the root and accurately reflects the singular abstract noun indicated by the morphology (HNcfsa). |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root עצל (sluggishness, slackness, laziness, indolence)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H6102-01 |
atsel | a sluggish man |
H682-02 |
atsel | the slack one |
H6104-01 |
atselut | slackness |
Word Usage (2 occurrences of H6103)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 19:15 | עַ֭צְלָה | atselah | Slothfulness |
| Ecclesiastes 10:18 | בַּ/עֲצַלְתַּ֖יִם | baatsaletayim | by laziness |