Lexical Summary averah: Transgression, sin, offense Original Word: אֲוֵרָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a stall -- coteBy transposition for 'urvah; a stall -- cote. see HEBREW 'urvah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originby transp. for urvah, q.v. Brown-Driver-Briggs [אֻרְיָה] noun feminine manger, crib (Aramaic אוּדְיָא,  , Arabic  stall, etc., Vulgar Arabic  = manager Mohit19. 15 (GFM, privately), compare Lane51c; Assyrian urû DlBAS i. 211) — Plural אֻרָוֺת2Chronicles 32:28 (Aramaic form for אֳרָוֺת; compare LagBN 172); construct אֻרְוֺת 1 Kings 5:6, ֻארְיוֺת2Chronicles 9:25; crib of horses 1 Kings 5:6 (app. in enumeration horses themselves, English head, or span, compare also 2 Chronicles 9:25 with 1 Kings 10:26; So Th MV, but text here dubious. compare Klo), hence 2Chronicles 9:25; of any animals (כלבֿהמה) 2 Chronicles 32:28 (on ׳לַאֲ see Add.). **Also plural אֲוֵרוֺת2Chron 32:28b (read probably לָעֲדָרִים ᵐ5 ᵑ9 Kit Benz and others). Topical Lexicon Definition and Context אֲוֵרָה designates a covered enclosure or stall prepared for large cattle. It appears once, in 2 Chronicles 32:28, within the catalogue of King Hezekiah’s extensive agricultural and pastoral infrastructure. Biblical Occurrence 2 Chronicles 32:28 records that Hezekiah “made storehouses for the harvest of grain, new wine, and oil, and stalls for all kinds of cattle, and pens for the flocks”. The term translated “stalls” is אֲוֵרָה. Historical Setting in Hezekiah’s Reign Hezekiah (circa 715–686 B.C.) faced the twin challenges of Assyrian aggression (2 Kings 18–19) and domestic reform following the apostasy of his father Ahaz. Alongside purifying temple worship, he strengthened the kingdom’s economy. The mention of אֲוֵרָה highlights the king’s foresight in animal husbandry, assuring a reliable food supply for Jerusalem during siege (32:2–5) and sustaining temple sacrifices (31:3; Leviticus 1:10). Agricultural Stewardship and Divine Blessing Hezekiah’s construction of cattle stalls is presented as a visible sign of divine favor: “Hezekiah prospered in all his works” (2 Chronicles 32:30). By organizing permanent shelters, he protected breeding stock, optimized milk and meat production, and followed the Mosaic principle of responsible dominion (Genesis 1:26; Proverbs 27:23–27). Theology of Provision and Preparedness Scripture often links well-ordered storehouses and stalls with God’s covenant blessing: • Proverbs 3:9-10 – barns filled and vats overflowing. אֲוֵרָה in Hezekiah’s inventory therefore testifies that covenant obedience results in practical provision. Related Biblical Imagery Although different Hebrew terms are used, the concept parallels Joseph’s granaries in Egypt (Genesis 41:48-49), the orderly stables of Solomon (1 Kings 4:26), and the proverb “Where no oxen are, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox” (Proverbs 14:4). Together these passages affirm that material structures—barns, mangers, stalls—serve spiritual purposes when consecrated to God. Practical Application for Contemporary Ministry 1. Stewardship: Churches and households should plan for physical needs without neglecting faith (Proverbs 6:6-8). Christological and Eschatological Outlook While אֲוֵרָה points to temporal security, ultimate refuge is found in Christ, the Good Shepherd who provides eternal pasture (John 10:9). The New Jerusalem’s abundance (Revelation 22:1-2) fulfills the Old Testament anticipation of secure and overflowing storehouses. Summary אֲוֵרָה, though rare, encapsulates a biblical theme: God blesses faithful leadership with material resources that safeguard His people and advance His worship. Wise believers emulate Hezekiah by coupling diligent preparation with trust in the Lord of the harvest. Forms and Transliterations לָאֲוֵרֽוֹת׃ לאורות׃ lā’ăwêrōwṯ lā·’ă·wê·rō·wṯ laaveRotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 32:28 HEB: וּבְהֵמָ֔ה וַעֲדָרִ֖ים לָאֲוֵרֽוֹת׃ KJV: for all manner of beasts, and cotes for flocks. INT: of cattle the flocks and cotes 1 Occurrence |
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