Strong’s H2184

זְנוּת

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

znuwth

Pronunciation

zeh-NOOTH

Definition

Prostitution, harlotry, fornication, unfaithfulness

Meaning

adultery, infidelity, idolatry

Usage

The term "zenuth" primarily refers to acts of sexual immorality, particularly prostitution and harlotry. It is often used metaphorically in the Hebrew Bible to describe spiritual unfaithfulness or idolatry, where Israel is depicted as being unfaithful to God by pursuing other deities.

Bible references

Numbers 14:33;Jeremiah 3:2;Jeremiah 3:9;Jeremiah 13:27;Ezekiel 23:27;Ezekiel 43:7;Ezekiel 43:9;Hosea 4:11;Hosea 6:10