Shiphlûwth — H8220

Definition

feminine noun

remissness

1. sinking, idleness, inactivity

Usually translated as

idleness

Origin

from H8213

• Derived from Shâphêl (H8213)

Greek equivalents

• poikílos (G4164)

Occurrences

Shiphlûwth occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Ecclesiastes (1)

• Ecclesiastes 10:18 — By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness (וּבְשִׁפְל֥וּת) of the hands the house droppeth through.