Strong’s H6173

עַרְוָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

`arvah

Pronunciation

ar-VAH

Definition

Nakedness, shame, indecency

Meaning

nakedness, impoverishment

Usage

The Hebrew word 'arvah primarily refers to nakedness or the state of being uncovered, often carrying connotations of shame or indecency. It is used in the context of physical nakedness, but also metaphorically to describe moral or spiritual exposure and vulnerability. In the Hebrew Bible, 'arvah is frequently associated with sexual immorality or improper exposure, highlighting the cultural emphasis on modesty and the sanctity of the human body.

Bible references

Ezra 4:14