עֶרְוַת דָּבָר
Nudity , literally (especially the pudenda) or figuratively (disgrace, blemish) · a word ; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing ; adverbially, a cause
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עֶרְוָה H6172 nudity , literally (especially the pudenda) or figuratively (disgrace, blemish)
דָּבָר H1697 a word ; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing ; adverbially, a cause
What does עֶרְוַת דָּבָר (ervat davar) mean in the Bible?
עֶרְוָה · דָּבָר is a Hebrew phrase meaning "nakedness or indecent thing; something shamefully exposed or improper in context".
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Word Origins
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