Berean Strong's Lexicon Zina: Fornication, Harlotry, Unfaithfulness Original Word: זִינָה Word Origin: Derived from the root זָנָה (zanah), which means to commit fornication or to be unfaithful. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is πορνεία (porneia), Strong's Greek #4202, which also denotes fornication or sexual immorality. Usage: The term "Zina" in the Hebrew Bible is often associated with acts of sexual immorality, particularly those that involve unfaithfulness to a covenant relationship. It is used metaphorically to describe Israel's unfaithfulness to God through idolatry and alliances with foreign nations. The word conveys a sense of betrayal and violation of trust, both in human relationships and in the spiritual relationship between God and His people. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, faithfulness in marriage was a reflection of the covenant relationship between God and Israel. Adultery and fornication were not only personal sins but also communal issues that threatened the social and spiritual fabric of the community. The prophets frequently used the imagery of harlotry to describe Israel's idolatry, emphasizing the seriousness of spiritual unfaithfulness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation, see Zizah Definition a Levite NASB Translation Zina (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs זִינָא proper name, masculine 1 Chronicles 23:10 = זִיזָה 1 Chronicles 23:11 q. v. זִיעַ see below זוע. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zina From zuwn; well-fed; or perhaps an orthographical error for Ziyza'; Zina, an Israelite -- Zina. see HEBREW zuwn see HEBREW Ziyza' Forms and Transliterations זִינָ֔א זינא zî·nā ziNa zînāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 23:10 HEB: שִׁמְעִ֔י יַ֣חַת זִינָ֔א וִיע֖וּשׁ וּבְרִיעָ֑ה NAS: [were] Jahath, Zina, Jeush KJV: [were], Jahath, Zina, and Jeush, INT: of Shimei Jahath Zina Jeush and Beriah |
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