Strong’s H5758

עִוְיָא

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

`ivya'

Pronunciation

ah-vah-YAH

Definition

Desire, longing

Meaning

perverseness

Usage

The term "avayah" is used to express a deep longing or desire, often in a context that reflects a yearning for something that is not yet attained. It can denote both positive desires, such as a longing for God or righteousness, and negative desires, such as covetousness or lust.

Bible references

Daniel 4:27