הֶֽ/עָוֺ֑ן
𐤄/𐤏𐤅𐤍
ʻâvôn
the iniquity
Primary lexical meaning: guilt, iniquity, wrongdoing. The term encompasses both the act of moral transgression and its consequent liability or state of guilt. It refers to behavior or actions that deviate from an established norm (typically, ethical or legal), and may also denote the resulting state of being held responsible for such acts, including the consequences or punishment. The semantic range extends from the act of wrongdoing itself, to the condition of guilt, and to the consequences or punishment that follow from such actions, depending on context.
1 Samuel 25:24 · Word #8
Lexicon H5771
| Lemma | עָוֺן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤅𐤍 |
| Transliteration | ʻâvôn |
| Strong's | H5771 |
| Definition | Primary lexical meaning: guilt, iniquity, wrongdoing. The term encompasses both the act of moral transgression and its consequent liability or state of guilt. It refers to behavior or actions that deviate from an established norm (typically, ethical or legal), and may also denote the resulting state of being held responsible for such acts, including the consequences or punishment. The semantic range extends from the act of wrongdoing itself, to the condition of guilt, and to the consequences or punishment that follow from such actions, depending on context. |
Morphology HTd/Ncbsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the iniquity |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5771-33
the iniquity
| Morphological Notes | Common noun, singular, absolute state, with definite article; gender attested as both in usage. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from a root meaning "to twist" or "distort," and "iniquity" in English preserves the sense of moral crookedness or distortion. The definite article and singular form are reflected in "the iniquity." |
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