Lexicon naaphuph: Adultery, unfaithfulness Original Word: נַאֲפוּף Strong's Exhaustive Concordance adultery From na'aph; adultery -- adultery. see HEBREW na'aph NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom naaph Definition adultery NASB Translation adultery (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [נַאֲפוּף] noun [masculine] adultery; — only plural suffix נַאֲפוּפֶיהָ Hosea 2:4 ( BaNB 216), of idolatrous worship of Baal. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb נָאַף (na'aph), which means "to commit adultery."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term for adultery is μοιχεία (moicheia), Strong's Greek Number G3430. This term is used in the New Testament to describe the act of adultery and carries similar connotations of unfaithfulness and moral transgression. In the New Testament, Jesus addresses the issue of adultery, expanding its definition to include even lustful thoughts, as seen in Matthew 5:27-28: "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.' But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart." This teaching emphasizes the internalization of the commandment and the call to purity in thought and deed. Usage: The word נַאֲפוּף is used in the context of moral and legal discussions concerning marital fidelity. It appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe the sin of adultery, which is condemned as a violation of God's commandments and a breach of the marital covenant. Context: נַאֲפוּף (na'ăp̄ûp̄) is a noun that encapsulates the concept of adultery within the Hebrew Scriptures. Adultery is considered a grave sin in the biblical tradition, often associated with idolatry and spiritual unfaithfulness to God. The act of adultery is explicitly prohibited in the Ten Commandments, as stated in Exodus 20:14, "You shall not commit adultery." The term is used to describe not only the physical act but also the spiritual adultery of Israel when the nation turns away from God to worship other deities. In the prophetic literature, adultery is frequently used metaphorically to illustrate Israel's unfaithfulness to Yahweh. The consequences of adultery are severe, often leading to social, familial, and spiritual repercussions. The biblical narrative underscores the importance of faithfulness and the sanctity of the marriage covenant as reflective of the relationship between God and His people. Forms and Transliterations וְנַאֲפוּפֶ֖יהָ ונאפופיה venaafuFeiha wə·na·’ă·p̄ū·p̄e·hā wəna’ăp̄ūp̄ehāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Hosea 2:2 HEB: זְנוּנֶ֙יהָ֙ מִפָּנֶ֔יה וְנַאֲפוּפֶ֖יהָ מִבֵּ֥ין שָׁדֶֽיהָ׃ NAS: from her face And her adultery from between KJV: out of her sight, and her adulteries from between her breasts; INT: her harlotry her face adultery between her breasts 1 Occurrence |
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