Strong’s H0205
אָוֶן
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
aven
Pronunciation
AH-ven
Definition
Iniquity, trouble, wickedness, sorrow, idolatry, vanity
Meaning
strictly nothingness, trouble, vanity, wickedness, an idol
Usage
The Hebrew word "aven" is often used in the Old Testament to denote iniquity or wickedness, particularly in the context of moral and spiritual corruption. It can also refer to the trouble or sorrow that results from such iniquity. In some contexts, "aven" is associated with idolatry, highlighting the futility and vanity of worshiping false gods. The term underscores the emptiness and destructive nature of sin, emphasizing the moral and spiritual decay that accompanies turning away from God.
Bible references
Numbers 23:21;Deuteronomy 26:14;1 Samuel 15:23;Job 4:8;Job 5:6;Job 11:11;Job 11:14;Job 15:35;Job 21:19;Job 22:15;Job 31:3;Job 34:8;Job 34:22;Job 34:36;Job 36:10;Job 36:21;Psalm 5:5;Psalm 6:8;Psalm 7:14;Psalm 10:7;Psalm 14:4;Psalm 28:3;Psalm 36:3;Psalm 36:4;Psalm 36:12