5773. ivim

Lexicon

ivim: Avvites

Original Word: עַוְעֶה
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: `av`eh
Pronunciation: ee-veem
Phonetic Spelling: (av-eh')
Definition: Avvites
Meaning: perversity

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

perverse

From avah; perversity -- X perverse.

see HEBREW avah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from avah
Definition
distorting, warping
NASB Translation
distortion (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עִוְעִים noun plural abstract distorting, warping (for *עַוְעֲוִים); — רוּחַ עִוְעִים Isaiah 19:14 temper of distorting, i.e. warped judgment.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָוָה (avah), which means to bend, twist, or distort.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Hebrew and Greek terms, the concept of perversity or moral distortion in the New Testament can be related to Greek terms such as ἀδικία (adikia • unrighteousness) and πονηρία (poneria • wickedness). These terms capture similar themes of moral deviation and ethical corruption as expressed by עַוְעֶה in the Hebrew Bible.

Usage: The word עַוְעֶה is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of moral corruption or perversion. It is often associated with actions or attitudes that are contrary to God's laws and righteousness.

Context: • The term עַוְעֶה appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote a condition of moral and ethical deviation. It is closely related to the concept of iniquity, where an individual's actions are not just wrong but are a deliberate twisting of what is right. This word is used to describe the nature of sin as not merely an error or mistake but as a willful departure from the path of righteousness.
• In the context of the Hebrew Scriptures, עַוְעֶה is often used to highlight the contrast between God's perfect law and human sinfulness. It underscores the seriousness of sin as a distortion of the divine order and a rebellion against God's authority.
• The concept of perversity as expressed by עַוְעֶה is not limited to individual actions but can also describe the collective moral state of a community or nation that has turned away from God's commandments. This usage serves as a warning of the consequences of such moral decline, often leading to divine judgment.
• The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) reflects this understanding in its translation, emphasizing the gravity of moral perversion and its impact on one's relationship with God.

Forms and Transliterations

עִוְעִ֑ים עועים ‘iw‘îm ‘iw·‘îm ivIm

Englishman's Concordance

Isaiah 19:14
HEB: בְּקִרְבָּ֖הּ ר֣וּחַ עִוְעִ֑ים וְהִתְע֤וּ אֶת־
NAS: her a spirit of distortion; They have led
KJV: hath mingled a perverse spirit
INT: within her a spirit of distortion have led Egypt

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5773
1 Occurrence

‘iw·‘îm — 1 Occ.