The meaning of Leasing in the Bible
(From International Standard Bible Encyclopedia)
lez'-ing (kazabh "to devise," "to fabricate," hence, "to lie"; occurs but twice in the King James Version (Psalms 4:2, the Revised Version (British and American) "falsehood"; Psalms 5:6, the Revised Version (British and American) "lies"); the Hebrew word is translated "liars" (Psalms 116:11); "lie" or deceive (Job 6:28)): The idea of treachery, lying, and deceit, lies at the root of this word. Joab's conduct is a good illustration of the meaning (II Samuel 3:27; II Samuel 20:8-10). In Psalms 5:6 David is referring to the cunning, treachery, and falsehood of his adversaries; compare II Samuel 13:28; II Samuel 15:7-9. Doubtless David had a special person in mind as being guilty of "leasing," probably Ahithophel.
William Evans
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Leasing {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
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