This noun denotes deeds, actions, or practices—the concrete expression of human choices and character. In Zechariah 1:4, it appears in the prophetic call to repentance: 'Turn from your evil ways and your evil deeds.' The word emphasizes actual behavior rather than mere intention, focusing on the patterns of action that characterized pre-exilic Israel. Zechariah urges the post-exilic community to learn from history and avoid repeating the behaviors that brought judgment. The term often carries negative connotations in prophetic literature, referring to wicked or corrupt practices that violate covenant.