Strong’s H5003

נָאַף

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

na'aph

Pronunciation

nah-af'

Definition

To commit adultery

Meaning

to commit adultery, to apostatize

Usage

The Hebrew verb "naaph" primarily means to commit adultery, referring to the act of engaging in sexual relations with someone other than one's spouse. It is used in the context of marital infidelity and is often associated with moral and spiritual unfaithfulness. The term is frequently employed in the Old Testament to describe both literal and metaphorical adultery, the latter being a symbol of Israel's unfaithfulness to God through idolatry.

Bible references

Exodus 20:14;Leviticus 20:10;Leviticus 20:10;Leviticus 20:10;Leviticus 20:10;Deuteronomy 5:18;Job 24:15;Psalm 50:18;Proverbs 6:32;Proverbs 30:20;Isaiah 57:3;Jeremiah 3:8;Jeremiah 3:9;Jeremiah 5:7;Jeremiah 7:9;Jeremiah 9:2;Jeremiah 23:10;Jeremiah 23:14;Jeremiah 29:23;Ezekiel 16:32;Ezekiel 16:38;Ezekiel 23:37;Ezekiel 23:37;Ezekiel 23:45;Ezekiel 23:45