Aul
Bible Usage:
- aul used twice.
- First Reference: Exodus 21:6
- Last Reference: Deuteronomy 15:17
Dictionaries:
- Included in Eastons: Yes
- Included in Hitchcocks: No
- Included in Naves: No
- Included in Smiths: Yes
- Included in Websters: Yes
- Included in Strongs: Yes
- Included in Thayers: No
- Included in BDB: Yes
Strongs Concordance:
- H4836 Used 2 times
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Awl
An instrument only referred to in connection with the custom of boring the ear of a slave (Exodus 21:6; Deuteronomy 15:17), in token of his volunteering perpetual service when he might be free. (Comp. Psalms 40:6; Isaiah 50:5).
Naves Topical Index
Awl
A tool.
Exodus 21:6; Deuteronomy 15:17
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Awl
a tool of which we do not know the ancient form. The only notice of it is in connection with the custom of boring the ear of the slave. (Exodus 21:6; 15:17)
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
Awl
AWL, noun
An iron instrument for piercing small holes in leather, for sewing and stitching; used by shoemakers, sadlers, etc. The blade is either straight, or a little bent and flattened.