עֶרְוַ֧ת
𐤏𐤓𐤅𐤕
ʻervâh
the nakedness of
Nakedness; the state of being uncovered, particularly of the body. Most often refers to physical nakedness, especially exposure of the genitalia, with implications for modesty or sexual boundaries. By extension, can denote the exposure of private or vulnerable matters, and metaphorically represents shame, dishonor, or indecency. In legal and ritual contexts, 'ʻervâh' is closely associated with prohibited sexual relations, unlawful exposure, or improper conduct connected to sexuality or ritual impurity.
Leviticus 20:17 · Word #24
Lexicon H6172
| Lemma | עֶרְוָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤓𐤅𐤄 |
| Transliteration | ʻervâh |
| Strong's | H6172 |
| Definition | Nakedness; the state of being uncovered, particularly of the body. Most often refers to physical nakedness, especially exposure of the genitalia, with implications for modesty or sexual boundaries. By extension, can denote the exposure of private or vulnerable matters, and metaphorically represents shame, dishonor, or indecency. In legal and ritual contexts, 'ʻervâh' is closely associated with prohibited sexual relations, unlawful exposure, or improper conduct connected to sexuality or ritual impurity. |
Morphology HNcfsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the nakedness of |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6172-02
nakedness of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; feminine singular; construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to uncover" and denotes the state of exposed nakedness. The construct form (feminine singular) requires the sense "nakedness of," linking it to a following noun. |
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