Strong's Lexicon arvah: Nakedness, shame, indecency Original Word: עַרְוָה Word Origin: Derived from the root ערה (arah), which means to be bare or exposed. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for 'arvah is γυμνότης (gumnotēs), which also means nakedness or exposure. Usage: The Hebrew word 'arvah primarily refers to nakedness or the state of being uncovered, often carrying connotations of shame or indecency. It is used in the context of physical nakedness, but also metaphorically to describe moral or spiritual exposure and vulnerability. In the Hebrew Bible, 'arvah is frequently associated with sexual immorality or improper exposure, highlighting the cultural emphasis on modesty and the sanctity of the human body. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, as in many ancient Near Eastern societies, nakedness was often associated with shame and dishonor. The concept of 'arvah reflects the cultural norms surrounding modesty and the importance of maintaining personal and communal honor. The Israelites were instructed to cover their nakedness as a sign of respect for themselves and others, and to avoid behaviors that would lead to moral or spiritual disgrace. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to ervah Definition dishonor NASB Translation dishonor (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dishonor (Aramaic) corresponding to ervah; nakedness, i.e. (figuratively) impoverishment -- dishonor. see HEBREW ervah Forms and Transliterations וְעַרְוַ֣ת וערות vearVat wə‘arwaṯ wə·‘ar·waṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 4:14 HEB: הֵֽיכְלָא֙ מְלַ֔חְנָא וְעַרְוַ֣ת מַלְכָּ֔א לָ֥א NAS: the king's dishonor, therefore KJV: the king's dishonour, therefore INT: of the palace the service dishonor the king's not 1 Occurrence |
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