Strong’s H5792

עַוָּתָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

`avvathah

Pronunciation

ahv-vah-THAH

Definition

Perversion, Injustice

Meaning

oppression

Usage

The term "avvathah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a state of moral or ethical corruption, often referring to acts of injustice or perversion of justice. It conveys the idea of something being twisted or distorted from its intended purpose or righteousness.

Bible references

Lamentations 3:59