כָּזַב

Strong’s Definition

to lie (i.e. deceive), literally or figuratively

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Usage

fail, (be found a, make a) liar, lie, lying, be in vain.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.to lie, tell a lie, be a liar, be found a liar, be in vain, fail
• 2.(qal) liar (participle)
• 3.(niphal) to be proven to be lying
• 4.(piel)
• 5.(hiphil) to make a liar, prove to be a liar

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: kâzab; Pronunciation: kaw-zab'