leanness
ra.zon denotes a condition of depletion or scantness, pictured among the fat, in an ephah, and within the soul.
The occurrences portray a condition of depletion or scantness: it is sent among the fat in Isaiah 10:16, characterizes an ephah in Micah 6:10, and is sent into the soul in Psalm 106:15.
Senses in use
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Depletion or scantness in varied settings · dominant
All three occurrences use the masculine singular absolute noun in clauses describing a diminished condition. In Isaiah 10:16 the APB renders it as sent "among his fat ones"; in Micah 6:10 it occurs in the phrase "an ephah of leanness"; and in Psalm 106:15 the APB renders it as sent "into their soul."
In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB uses "leanness" in each occurrence, locating it among the fat in Isaiah 10:16, in an ephah in Micah 6:10, and in the soul in Psalm 106:15. These clauses indicate the term's settings rather than establish a separate English rendering for each use.