◄ 5932. alvah ►
Lexicon alvah: Alvah Original Word: עַלְוָה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: `alvah Pronunciation: al-vah Phonetic Spelling: (al-vaw') Definition: Alvah Meaning: moral perverseness Strong's Exhaustive Concordance iniquity For evel; moral perverseness -- iniquity. see HEBREW evel NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin the same as avlah, q.v. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root עָלַה (alah), which means to act unjustly or perversely. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 93: ἀδικία (adikia) • unrighteousness, injustice, or moral wrongness. • Strong's Greek Number 458: ἀνομία (anomia) • lawlessness, iniquity, or violation of law. • Strong's Greek Number 4189: πονηρία (poneria) • wickedness, evil, or malice. These Greek terms reflect similar themes of moral and ethical deviation, capturing the essence of what is conveyed by עַלְוָה in the Hebrew context. Usage: The term עַלְוָה is used to describe a state of moral corruption or perverse behavior, often in the context of ethical or spiritual deviation from God's laws. Context: The Hebrew term עַלְוָה (alvah) is a noun that conveys the concept of moral perverseness or iniquity. It is rooted in the verb עָלַה (alah), which implies an action of going astray or acting unjustly. This term is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe actions or behaviors that are contrary to the divine will, often highlighting a departure from righteousness and justice. The concept of עַלְוָה is closely associated with the idea of sin and moral failure, emphasizing the gravity of turning away from God's commandments. In the biblical narrative, such perverseness is often met with divine disapproval and calls for repentance and return to righteous living. Forms and Transliterations עַֽלְוָֽה׃ עלוה׃ ‘al·wāh ‘alwāh AlVah Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Hosea 10:9 HEB: עַל־ בְּנֵ֥י עַֽלְוָֽה׃ KJV: against the children of iniquity did not overtake INT: against the sons of iniquity 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 5932 1 Occurrence ‘al·wāh — 1 Occ.