Lexicon alvah: Alvah Original Word: עַלְוָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance iniquity For evel; moral perverseness -- iniquity. see HEBREW evel NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as avlah, q.v. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root עָלַה (alah), which means to act unjustly or perversely.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 93: ἀδικία (adikia) • unrighteousness, injustice, or moral wrongness. Usage: The term עַלְוָה is used to describe a state of moral corruption or perverse behavior, often in the context of ethical or spiritual deviation from God's laws. Context: The Hebrew term עַלְוָה (alvah) is a noun that conveys the concept of moral perverseness or iniquity. It is rooted in the verb עָלַה (alah), which implies an action of going astray or acting unjustly. This term is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe actions or behaviors that are contrary to the divine will, often highlighting a departure from righteousness and justice. The concept of עַלְוָה is closely associated with the idea of sin and moral failure, emphasizing the gravity of turning away from God's commandments. In the biblical narrative, such perverseness is often met with divine disapproval and calls for repentance and return to righteous living. Forms and Transliterations עַֽלְוָֽה׃ עלוה׃ ‘al·wāh ‘alwāh AlVahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Hosea 10:9 HEB: עַל־ בְּנֵ֥י עַֽלְוָֽה׃ KJV: against the children of iniquity did not overtake INT: against the sons of iniquity 1 Occurrence |