◄ 5770. avan ►
Strong's Lexicon
avan: Iniquity, guilt, punishment, sin

Original Word: עָוַן
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: `avan
Pronunciation: ah-vawn'
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-van')
Definition: Iniquity, guilt, punishment, sin
Meaning: to watch

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָוָה (avah), meaning "to bend," "to twist," or "to distort."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G93 (adikia): Often translated as "unrighteousness" or "iniquity," reflecting a similar concept of moral wrongness or injustice.

- G458 (anomia): Translated as "lawlessness," indicating a disregard for God's law, akin to the Hebrew concept of 'avan.

Usage: The Hebrew word 'avan primarily refers to iniquity or guilt, often emphasizing the moral distortion or perversion of what is right. It can also imply the consequences or punishment that result from such iniquity. In the Old Testament, 'avan is frequently used to describe the sinful nature of humanity and the resulting separation from God. It underscores the concept of sin as a deviation from God's righteous standards.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of iniquity was deeply tied to the covenant relationship between God and His people. The Israelites understood that iniquity was not just a personal failing but a communal issue that could affect the entire nation. The sacrificial system, as outlined in the Torah, provided a means for atonement and restoration of the relationship with God. The prophets often called the people to repentance, highlighting the seriousness of 'avan and the need for divine forgiveness.

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[עִין] verb denominative eye (enviously), look (askance) at; —

Qal Participle (or

Pô`el מ omitted, see Dr), with accusative עוֺיֵן 1 Samuel 18:9 Qr (Kt עון).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
eye

Denominative from ayin; to watch (with jealosy) -- eye.

see HEBREW ayin

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