Definition: In the Old Testament, "kurzweil" refers to a type of time or period in human history that is short-lived. The meaning of "kurzweil" varies depending on the context. In the New Testament, "kurzweil" typically means a shortened period of time during which a person was unproductive, usually for personal reasons such as illness. In the Old Testament, it can also be used to describe a short period of time in human history that was relatively short-lived due to circumstances beyond their control. The word is used in various places throughout the Bible to describe time spans with significant significance but brief duration or period.