Strong's H6172 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: עֶרְוָה (ʻervâh)

Pronunciation: er-vaw'

POS: er-vaw' Morph: n-f

Exegesis: from ;

Definition: from עָרָה; nudity, literally (especially the pudenda) or figuratively (disgrace, blemish); nakedness, shame, unclean(-ness).

KJV Usage: nakedness, shame, unclean(-ness).

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) nakedness, nudity, shame, pudenda
• 2. 1a) pudenda (implying shameful exposure)
• 3. 1b) nakedness of a thing, indecency, improper behaviour
• 4. 1c) exposed, undefended (fig.)

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G152
• GREEK G602
• GREEK G808
• GREEK G809
• GREEK G2487

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