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The meaning of עַלְוָה

Understanding ʻalvâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

for עֶוֶל iniquity. - moral perverseness 1) injustice, unrighteousness, iniquity

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עַלְוָה

Phonetical-vaw'
Transliterationʻalvâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

for עֶוֶל iniquity. - moral perverseness 1) injustice, unrighteousness, iniquity

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Hosea 10:9

O Israel, thou hast sinned from the days of Gibeah: there they stood: the battle in Gibeah against the children of iniquity did not overtake them.

Word: עַלְוָה (ʻalvâh)

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