Strong’s H2181

זָנָה

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

zanah

Pronunciation

zah-NAH

Definition

To commit fornication, to be unfaithful, to play the harlot

Meaning

to commit adultery, to commit idolatry

Usage

The Hebrew verb "zanah" primarily refers to engaging in illicit sexual activity, often used metaphorically to describe spiritual unfaithfulness or idolatry. It conveys the idea of being unfaithful to a covenant relationship, whether in a literal or figurative sense. In the context of the Old Testament, it frequently describes Israel's unfaithfulness to God through idolatry and alliances with foreign nations.

Bible references

Genesis 34:31;Genesis 38:15;Genesis 38:24;Exodus 34:15;Exodus 34:16;Exodus 34:16;Leviticus 17:7;Leviticus 19:29;Leviticus 19:29;Leviticus 20:5;Leviticus 20:5;Leviticus 20:6;Leviticus 21:7;Leviticus 21:9;Leviticus 21:14;Numbers 15:39;Numbers 25:1;Deuteronomy 22:21;Deuteronomy 23:18;Deuteronomy 31:16;Joshua 2:1;Joshua 6:17;Joshua 6:22;Joshua 6:25;Judges 2:17