206. Aven

Lexicon

Aven: Iniquity, trouble, wickedness, vanity, idolatry

Original Word: אָוֶן
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Aven
Pronunciation: AH-ven
Phonetic Spelling: (aw'-ven)
Definition: Iniquity, trouble, wickedness, vanity, idolatry
Meaning: Aven

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Aven

The same as 'aven; idolatry; Aven, the contemptuous synonym of three places, one in Coele-Syria, one in Egypt (On), and one in Palestine (Bethel) -- Aven. See also 'Own, Beyth 'Aven.

see HEBREW 'aven

see HEBREW 'Own

see HEBREW Beyth 'Aven

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as aven
Definition
"wickedness," a contemptuous synonym for two places
NASB Translation
Aven (2).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָוֶן (aven), meaning "trouble," "wickedness," or "vanity."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew term אָוֶן (Aven) as it is a proper noun specific to certain locations in the Hebrew Bible. However, the concept of idolatry and vanity is addressed in various Greek terms throughout the New Testament.

Usage: The term "Aven" is used in the context of geographical locations that are linked to idolatrous practices or are symbolic of vanity and wickedness. It appears in the prophetic literature of the Old Testament.

Context: • Aven in the Bible: The term "Aven" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote places associated with idolatry and false worship. It is often used in a derogatory sense to highlight the moral and spiritual corruption of these locations.
• Occurrences:
• Hosea 10:8: "The high places of Aven will be destroyed—the sin of Israel; thorns and thistles will grow over their altars. Then they will say to the mountains, 'Cover us!' and to the hills, 'Fall on us!'" (BSB). In this context, Aven refers to Beth Aven, a place of idol worship in Israel.
• Amos 1:5: "I will break the gate bar of Damascus; I will cut off the ruler of the Valley of Aven and the scepter of Beth Eden. The people of Aram will go into exile to Kir,” says the LORD." (BSB). Here, Aven is used to describe a valley associated with Damascus, symbolizing its idolatrous practices.
• Symbolism: The use of Aven in these passages underscores the theme of divine judgment against idolatry and the futility of worshiping false gods. It serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from the worship of the true God.

Forms and Transliterations

אָ֔וֶן אָ֛וֶן און ’ā·wen ’āwen Aven

Englishman's Concordance

Ezekiel 30:17
HEB: בַּח֥וּרֵי אָ֛וֶן וּפִי־ בֶ֖סֶת
KJV: The young men of Aven and of Pibeseth
INT: the young of Aven Pi-beseth the sword

Amos 1:5
HEB: יוֹשֵׁב֙ מִבִּקְעַת־ אָ֔וֶן וְתוֹמֵ֥ךְ שֵׁ֖בֶט
NAS: from the valley of Aven, And him who holds
KJV: from the plain of Aven, and him that holdeth
INT: the inhabitant the valley of Aven holds the scepter

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 206
2 Occurrences

’ā·wen — 2 Occ.