Strong's Hebrew: 206. אָ֫וֶן (Aven) -- Iniquity, trouble, wickedness, vanity, idolatry

Strong's Lexicon

Aven: Iniquity, trouble, wickedness, vanity, idolatry

Original Word: אָוֶן
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Aven
Pronunciation: AH-ven
Phonetic Spelling: (aw'-ven)
Definition: Iniquity, trouble, wickedness, vanity, idolatry
Meaning: Aven

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָוָה (avah), which means to pant, exert oneself, or to be iniquitous.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G93 (adikia): Often translated as "iniquity" or "unrighteousness," reflecting a similar concept of moral wrongdoing.

- G3152 (mataiotes): Translated as "vanity" or "futility," capturing the sense of emptiness associated with "Aven."

Usage: The Hebrew word "Aven" is often used in the Old Testament to denote iniquity, wickedness, or vanity. It conveys a sense of moral evil or wrongdoing, often associated with idolatry or false worship. The term can also imply emptiness or futility, highlighting the vain pursuits of those who turn away from God.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, the concept of "Aven" was closely tied to the idea of moral and spiritual corruption. Israel's prophets frequently used the term to describe the nation's departure from covenant faithfulness, particularly in relation to idolatry. The worship of false gods was seen as both a moral failing and a futile endeavor, leading to societal decay and divine judgment.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as aven
Definition
"wickedness," a contemptuous synonym for two places
NASB Translation
Aven (2).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Aven

The same as 'aven; idolatry; Aven, the contemptuous synonym of three places, one in Coele-Syria, one in Egypt (On), and one in Palestine (Bethel) -- Aven. See also 'Own, Beyth 'Aven.

see HEBREW 'aven

see HEBREW 'Own

see HEBREW Beyth 'Aven

Forms and Transliterations

אָ֔וֶן אָ֛וֶן און ’ā·wen ’āwen Aven

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