לַ/עֲוֺ֛ן
𐤋/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.
Numbers 14:19 · Word #3
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 HR/Ncbsc
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 | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the iniquity |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5771-36
twisted guilt of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, singular, construct state; no article; governs a following genitive. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning "to twist" and denotes the state or burden of distorted wrongdoing—guilt or iniquity. The construct singular form is reflected by the relational "of," indicating it governs a following noun. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
the iniquity of
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Adjusted from 'twisted guilt of' to 'the iniquity of' as this is clearer and aligns with the common English rendering and the definition. 'Twisted guilt' is not idiomatic and over-specific in this context. |