זֹנָ֤ה
𐤆𐤍𐤄
zânâh
who is a prostitute
To engage in illicit sexual relations, particularly prostitution; by extension, to be sexually unfaithful (especially married women). In extended and metaphorical usage, describes the act of being unfaithful to a covenant relationship, especially between Israelites and their deity, through the pursuit of other deities or practices.
Leviticus 21:7 · Word #2
Lexicon H2181
| Lemma | זָנָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤆𐤍𐤄 |
| Transliteration | zânâh |
| Strong's | H2181 |
| Definition | To engage in illicit sexual relations, particularly prostitution; by extension, to be sexually unfaithful (especially married women). In extended and metaphorical usage, describes the act of being unfaithful to a covenant relationship, especially between Israelites and their deity, through the pursuit of other deities or practices. |
Morphology HNcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | who is a prostitute |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2181-39
prostitute
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; feminine singular; absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root זנה, meaning to engage in illicit sexual relations or prostitution. As a feminine singular absolute noun, it denotes a woman characterized by such activity—hence "prostitute." |
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