עֲו֣וֹן
𐤏𐤅𐤅𐤍
ʻâvôn
the iniquity
Primary lexical meaning: guilt, iniquity, wrongdoing. The term encompasses both the act of moral transgression and its consequent liability or state of guilt. It refers to behavior or actions that deviate from an established norm (typically, ethical or legal), and may also denote the resulting state of being held responsible for such acts, including the consequences or punishment. The semantic range extends from the act of wrongdoing itself, to the condition of guilt, and to the consequences or punishment that follow from such actions, depending on context.
1 Chronicles 21:8 · Word #16
Lexicon H5771
| Lemma | עָוֺן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤅𐤍 |
| Transliteration | ʻâvôn |
| Strong's | H5771 |
| Definition | Primary lexical meaning: guilt, iniquity, wrongdoing. The term encompasses both the act of moral transgression and its consequent liability or state of guilt. It refers to behavior or actions that deviate from an established norm (typically, ethical or legal), and may also denote the resulting state of being held responsible for such acts, including the consequences or punishment. The semantic range extends from the act of wrongdoing itself, to the condition of guilt, and to the consequences or punishment that follow from such actions, depending on context. |
Morphology HNcbsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the iniquity |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5771-20
moral distortion
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; singular; absolute state; gender: both (contextually masculine or feminine). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning “to twist, distort,” and denotes that which is morally twisted—both the act of wrongdoing and the resulting state of guilt. The singular absolute form is reflected with a concise singular English expression. |
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