Strong's Lexicon hovah: Ruin, disaster, mischief Original Word: הָוה Word Origin: Derived from the root הָוָה (havah), which means "to fall" or "to be." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of "hovah" can be related to Greek words such as καταστροφή (katastrophē - Strong's Greek 2692), meaning "overthrow" or "destruction," which is used in the New Testament to describe divine judgment. Usage: The Hebrew word "hovah" is used to denote calamity, ruin, or disaster. It conveys a sense of impending doom or mischief that leads to destruction. In the biblical context, it often refers to the consequences of sin or divine judgment upon nations or individuals who turn away from God's commandments. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of "hovah" would have been understood as a direct result of disobedience to God's laws. The Israelites believed that adherence to the covenant with God would bring blessings, while disobedience would lead to disaster. This understanding is rooted in the covenantal relationship between God and His people, where blessings and curses were clearly outlined (see Deuteronomy 28). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom havah Definition a ruin, disaster NASB Translation disaster (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs הֹוָה noun feminine ruin, disaster (compare below הַוָּה) Ezekiel 7:26 הֹוָה עַל הֹוָה תָבוֺא disaster shall come upon disaster, Isaiah 47:11 וְתִמֹּל עָלַיִךְ הֹוָה disaster shall fall upon thee ("" רָעָה, שֹׁאָה). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance mischief Another form for havvah; ruin -- mischief. see HEBREW havvah Forms and Transliterations הֹוָ֔ה הֹוָ֤ה הֹוָה֙ הוה hō·wāh hoVah hōwāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 47:11 HEB: וְתִפֹּ֤ל עָלַ֙יִךְ֙ הֹוָ֔ה לֹ֥א תוּכְלִ֖י NAS: how to charm away; And disaster will fall KJV: from whence it riseth: and mischief shall fall INT: will fall and and disaster not not be able Ezekiel 7:26 Ezekiel 7:26 3 Occurrences |
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