The meaning of “עֶרְוָה”
Understanding ʻervâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
nakedness, shame, unclean(-ness). - nudity, literally (especially the pudenda) or figuratively (disgrace, blemish) 1) na...
עֶרְוָה
nakedness, shame, unclean(-ness). - nudity, literally (especially the pudenda) or figuratively (disgrace, blemish) 1) nakedness, nudity, shame, pudenda 1a) pudenda (implying shameful exposure) 1b) nakedness of a thing, indecency, improper behaviour 1c) exposed, undefended (fig.)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 42:9 | “And Joseph remembered the dreams which he dreamed of them, and said unto them, Ye are spies; to see the nakedness of the land ye are come.” Word: עֶרְוָה (ʻervâh) | |
| Exodus 20:26 | “Neither shalt thou go up by steps unto mine altar, that thy nakedness be not discovered thereon. ” Word: עֶרְוָה (ʻervâh) | |
| Leviticus 18:16 | “Thou shalt not uncover the nakedness of thy brother’s wife: it is thy brother’s nakedness.” Word: עֶרְוָה (ʻervâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 24:1 | “When a man hath taken a wife, and married her, and it come to pass that she find no favour in his eyes, because he hath found some uncleanness in her: then let him write her a bill of divorcement, and give it in her hand, and send her out of his house.” Word: עֶרְוָה (ʻervâh) | |
| 1 Samuel 20:30 | “Then Saul’s anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious woman, do not I know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own confusion, and unto the confusion of thy mother’s nakedness?” Word: עֶרְוָה (ʻervâh) |
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