עַוְלָ֥ה
𐤏𐤅𐤋𐤄
ʻevel
injustice
An act, state, or condition of injustice, wrongdoing, or moral irregularity; refers to conduct that is unjust, corrupt, or not in alignment with social or divine norms. In some contexts, designates the result or effect of unjust action (an injustice or wrong committed). May describe both specific wrongful acts and a general pattern or state of moral defect or corruption.
Isaiah 59:3 · Word #11
Lexicon H5766
| Lemma | עֶוֶל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤅𐤋 |
| Transliteration | ʻevel |
| Strong's | H5766 |
| Definition | An act, state, or condition of injustice, wrongdoing, or moral irregularity; refers to conduct that is unjust, corrupt, or not in alignment with social or divine norms. In some contexts, designates the result or effect of unjust action (an injustice or wrong committed). May describe both specific wrongful acts and a general pattern or state of moral defect or corruption. |
Morphology HNcbsa
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 | injustice |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5766-02
injustice
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, feminine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The feminine singular abstract noun עַוְלָה derives from the root עול, expressing deviation from what is just or right. "Injustice" preserves the core idea of wrongful or corrupt conduct as an abstract state or act. |
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