Strong's Lexicon avayah: Desire, longing Original Word: עִוְיָא Word Origin: Derived from the root אָוָה (avah), which means "to desire" or "to long for." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament for similar concepts of desire is ἐπιθυμία (epithymia), which also conveys the idea of longing or craving, whether for good or ill. Usage: The term "avayah" is used to express a deep longing or desire, often in a context that reflects a yearning for something that is not yet attained. It can denote both positive desires, such as a longing for God or righteousness, and negative desires, such as covetousness or lust. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, desires were often seen as powerful motivators that could lead individuals closer to God or away from Him, depending on the nature of the desire. The Hebrew Scriptures frequently address the importance of aligning one's desires with God's will, emphasizing the need for purity of heart and intention. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to avah Definition iniquity NASB Translation iniquities (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance iniquity (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to avah; perverseness -- iniquity. see HEBREW avah Forms and Transliterations וַעֲוָיָתָ֖ךְ ועויתך vaavayaTach wa‘ăwāyāṯāḵ wa·‘ă·wā·yā·ṯāḵLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 4:27 HEB: בְּצִדְקָ֣ה פְרֻ֔ק וַעֲוָיָתָ֖ךְ בְּמִחַ֣ן עֲנָ֑יִן NAS: by [doing] righteousness and from your iniquities by showing mercy KJV: by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy INT: by righteousness break your iniquities showing to the poor 1 Occurrence |
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