עָוֺן
Perversity , i.e. (moral) evil
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What does עָוֺן (avon) mean in the Bible?
עָוֺן (avon) is a Hebrew word meaning "perversity , i.e. (moral) evil". perversity, i. Judgment addresses real and accumulated moral guilt. This term runs through the canonical themes of Covenant.
Meaning
Moral perversity or crookedness; iniquity as both the act of wrongdoing and its consequent punishment or liability
perversity, i.e. (moral) evil BDB: iniquity Usage: fault, iniquity, mischeif, punishment (of iniquity), sin.
Why This Word Matters
Judgment addresses real and accumulated moral guilt. Hosea 10:9-15
Discipline aims at removal of covenant-breaking guilt. Hosea 14:1-3
Dragging iniquity with cords portrays intentional attachment to guilt rather than accidental failure. Isaiah 26:19-21
Identifies the root cause of exile and separation. Isaiah 27:7-13
Defines covenant violation requiring reckoning. Isaiah 5:18-23
Acknowledges moral culpability. Isaiah 50:1-3
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Canonical Themes
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