Strong’s H0723

אֻרְוָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

urvah

Pronunciation

er-VAH

Definition

Nakedness, shame, indecency

Meaning

a herding-place for, an animal

Usage

The Hebrew word 'ervah primarily refers to nakedness or the state of being uncovered, often implying a sense of shame or indecency. It is used in the context of physical nakedness, but also metaphorically to describe moral or spiritual exposure and vulnerability. In the Old Testament, 'ervah is frequently associated with sexual immorality and the uncovering of one's nakedness, which is considered a violation of God's commandments.

Bible references

1 Kings 4:26;2 Chronicles 9:25;2 Chronicles 32:28