Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “נִאֻף”
Understanding niʼuph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
adultery. - adultery 1) adultery 1a) idolatrous worship (fig.)
H5004
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
נִאֻף
Phoneticnee-oof'
Transliterationniʼuph
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
adultery. - adultery 1) adultery 1a) idolatrous worship (fig.)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 13:27 | “I have seen thine adulteries, and thy neighings, the lewdness of thy whoredom, and thine abominations on the hills in the fields. Woe unto thee, O Jerusalem! wilt thou not be made clean? when shall it once be? ” Word: נִאֻף (niʼuph) | |
| Ezekiel 23:43 | “Then said I unto her that was old in adulteries, Will they now commit whoredoms with her, and she with them?” Word: נִאֻף (niʼuph) |
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