Job 34:22 — Word Study
WLCאֵֽין־ חֹ֭שֶׁךְ וְאֵ֣ין צַלְמָ֑וֶת לְהִסָּ֥תֶר שָׁ֝֗ם פֹּ֣עֲלֵי אָֽוֶן׃
BSAThere is noʼayin [thick gloom, deep] darknesschôshek [physical and spiritual] [or]ʼayin [shadow of death, place of] deep shadowtsalmâveth [distress and grave] whereshâm the workerspâʻal [habitual, systematic, doers] of iniquityʼâven [evil, wickedness, idolatry, trouble] can hideçâthar [conceal, keep secret, covering up]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| אֵֽין־ | there not | Noun common, masculine singular construct |
| חֹ֭שֶׁךְ | [is] darkness | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| וְאֵ֣ין | and there not | Conjunction, noun common masculine singular construct |
| צַלְמָ֑וֶת | [is] deep darkness | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
| לְהִסָּ֥תֶר | to hide themselves | Preposition, verb niphal infinitive construct common |
| שָׁ֝֗ם | there | Adverb |
| פֹּ֣עֲלֵי | [those who] do | Verb, Qal, participle (active) masculine plural common |
| אָֽוֶן׃ | wickedness | Noun common, masculine singular absolute |
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| BSB | There is no darkness or deep shadow where the workers of iniquity can hide. |
| KJV | There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves. |
| ASV | There is no darkness, nor thick gloom, Where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves. |
| YLT | There is no darkness nor death-shade, For workers of iniquity to be hidden there; |
| WEB | There is no darkness, nor thick gloom, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves. |
| BBE | There is no dark place, and no thick cloud, in which the workers of evil may take cover. |
The translations agree on the absence of darkness and the inability of evildoers to hide.
The verse is structured with two main clauses, each negating the existence of darkness, followed by phrases that specify the subjects and actions.
8 commentators on this verse
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clause
subjectחֹשֶׁךְ
verbפָּעַל
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Deep Study — Job 34:22
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Context — God's Justice and Omnisciencegenerated
Job 34:22 emphasizes that no matter how dark or concealed a place may be, the workers of iniquity cannot escape God's scrutiny. This verse is part of a larger discourse where Job is explaining that God sees all actions, reinforcing the idea that divine justice is inescapable. The surrounding verses highlight God's omniscience and the futility of attempting to hide from Him, as seen in Job 34:21 and Job 34:23.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 139:11–12 | If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me, and the light become night around me”— |
| 2 | Isaiah 29:15 | Woe to those who dig deep to hide their plans from the LORD. In darkness they do their works and say, “Who sees us, and who will know?” |
| 3 | Jeremiah 23:24 | “Can a man hide in secret places where I cannot see him?” declares the LORD. “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the LORD. |
| 4 | Amos 9:2–3 | Though they dig down to Sheol, from there My hand will take them; and though they climb up to heaven, from there I will pull them down. |
| 5 | 1 Corinthians 4:5 | Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 15 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — אָוֶן, 'A.vengenerated
The noun אָוֶן ('aven) refers to wickedness or iniquity, encompassing meanings related to trouble, sorrow, and moral wrong. This word is often associated with idolatry and conveys a strong sense of wrongdoing.
In this verse, it describes the actions of those who habitually commit evil. The choice of this term highlights the serious nature of their deeds, indicating that they cannot find refuge even in the deepest darkness.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
The translations generally agree on the meaning of the verse.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The verse consists of two main clauses linked by the conjunction 'and': אֵֽין־ חֹ֭שֶׁךְ (There is no darkness) and וְאֵ֣ין צַלְמָ֑וֶת (and there is no deep shadow). Each clause presents a negation of darkness, emphasizing the absence of concealment.
The structure highlights the emphasis on the totality of God's visibility; no matter the depth of darkness, it cannot shield the workers of iniquity from His sight.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
In the Septuagint, the Hebrew term אֵֽין־ is rendered as ἔσται (it will be), which shifts the focus slightly from a present negation to a future assertion. This choice indicates a certainty about the absence of darkness rather than a mere observation.
This translation reflects a broader interpretation of the original Hebrew, emphasizing the ongoing nature of God's omniscience.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Job 34:22 tells us that there is no darkness or deep shadow where those who do evil can hide from God. This verse emphasizes that no matter how concealed or hidden they think they are, God's sight reaches everywhere.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It means that God's awareness is absolute; no matter how secretive or hidden one's actions may be, they cannot escape His sight.
Darkness symbolizes ignorance, evil, and the absence of light, representing the moral and spiritual state of those who commit iniquity.
It underscores the belief that God's justice is inescapable, as He sees all actions, even those done in secret.
Related verses include Psalm 139:11–12 and Isaiah 29:15, which also emphasize God's omniscience.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways do I try to hide my actions from God, and how can I be more transparent?
- How does understanding God's omniscience affect my daily choices?
- What does it mean for me to live in the light rather than in darkness?
- How can I encourage others to recognize that they cannot hide from God?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
Early commentary on this verse reflects on the nature of darkness and ignorance, illustrating the moral implications of iniquity.
There is no darkness, and there is no shadow of death, where they who work iniquity may be hid. What did he intend to designate by darkness but ignorance, and what by the shadow of death,Early Church Fathers on Job 34 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Job 34:22 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible[There is] no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
Read John Gill on Job 34 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryThere is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves. Shadow of death - thick darkness .
Read Robert Jamieson on Job 34 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleThey may flatter themselves, or cheat others, by covering their wicked actions with plausible pretences and professions; but they cannot deceive God, nor keep their hearts and ways from his sight.
Read Matthew Poole on Job 34 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsJob 34:22 [There is] no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.Ver. 22. There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, &c.] Sinners would fain shroud and secrete themselves from God’ s all seeing eye; for which end they search all corners, with Adam, and hope that their evil pranks and practices shall never come to light; but that cannot be, for not only darkness and the shadow of death, but hell also, is naked before him, and destruction hath no covering, Job 26:6; See also Psalms 139:12 Amos 9:2-3 Hebrews 4:13. Where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves] Either from God’ s all seeing eye, or punishing hand. Adam is pulled out of the thicket…
Read John Trapp on Job 34 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(22) There is no darkness.—As Job had perhaps seemed to imply in Job 24:13-16.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Job 34 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 22. There is no darkness] In this life; and no shadow of death in the other world-no annihilation in which the workers of iniquity may hide themselves, or take refuge.
Read AdamClarke on Job 34 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges20–28. God’s strict justice may be seen in His government of the peoples and their princes alike. His justice is unerring, for it is guided by omniscient insight. Punishing oppression, it avenges the cause of the poor and afflicted.
Read Cambridge on Job 34 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleThere is no darkness - No dark cavern which can furnish a place of concealment. The guilty usually take refuge in some obscure place where people cannot detect them.
Read Albert Barnes on Job 34 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
There is no darkness or deep shadow where the workers of iniquity can hide.
There is no darkness, nor thick gloom, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
There is no darkness or deep shadow where the workers of iniquity can hide.
There is no darkness, and no deep darkness, where evildoers can hide themselves.
Tyndale line
There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
There is no darkness, nor thick gloom, Where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
There is no darkenesse nor shadowe of death, that the workers of iniquitie might be hid therein.
Strictly literal
There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.
There is no darkness nor death-shade, For workers of iniquity to be hidden there;
There is no darkness nor death-shade, || For workers of iniquity to be hidden there;
There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the evil-doers can hide themselves.
There is no darkness, no thick gloom where the doers of iniquity may hide themselves.
From the Latin
There is no darkness, and there is no shadow of death, where they may be hid who work iniquity.
Simplified
There is no darkness so deep where people who do evil can hide themselves from him.
There is no dark place, and no thick cloud, in which the workers of evil may take cover.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text states, "אֵֽין־ חֹ֭שֶׁךְ וְאֵ֣ין צַלְמָ֑וֶת לְהִסָּ֥תֶר שָׁ֝֗ם פֹּ֣עֲלֵי אָֽוֶן׃" which translates to, "There is no darkness or deep shadow where the workers of iniquity can hide." The Septuagint, however, does not provide a complete alignment with this verse, as only 2 of the 8 words correspond directly, indicating a significant difference in wording and structure. The Samaritan Pentateuch and the Dead Sea Scrolls do not have available data for this specific verse, so their agreement or disagreement with the Masoretic Text cannot be determined. Overall, the primary difference lies in the incomplete correspondence of the Septuagint compared to the Masoretic Text.
אֵֽין־ חֹ֭שֶׁךְ וְאֵ֣ין צַלְמָ֑וֶת לְהִסָּ֥תֶר שָׁ֝֗ם פֹּ֣עֲלֵי אָֽוֶן׃
2 of the 8 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Job 34:22
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
אַ֫יִן (ayin) primarily means 'nothing' or 'nought' and serves as a negative particle indicating absence or negation, such as 'is not' or 'there is not.' It can also express lack of possession or existence. The word is derived from a root meaning to be non-existent, and it appears frequently in various grammatical constructions.
אַ֫יִן, אָ֑֫יִן cstr. אֵין subst. prop. nothing, nought
to nothing, as nothing
cstr. אֵין, very freq. as particle of negation, is not, are not, was not, were not
אֵין לְ׳, with subst., or pron., there is (was) not to … = … have, has, had, etc. not
in circumst. clauses
with inf. and ל׳, it is not to …
with prefixes
base
H369 אַ֫יִן, אָ֑֫יִן cstr. אֵין subst. prop. nothing, nought . to nothing, as nothing
. cstr. אֵין, very freq. as particle of negation, is not, are not, was not, were not
. אֵין לְ׳, with subst., or pron., there is (was) not to … = … have, has, had, etc. not
. in circumst. clauses
. with inf. and ל׳, it is not to …
. with prefixes
369 'ayin ah'-yin
as if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not
exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative
particle:--else, except, fail, (father-)less, be gone,
in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any,
thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable),
well-nigh, without. Compare 370.
see HEBREW for 0370
אַ֫יִן (a.yin) — nothing.
1) nothing, not, nought n
1a) nothing, nought neg
1b) not
1c) to have not (of possession) adv
1d) without w/prep
1e) for lack of
Part — Noun common · masculine singular constructHNcmsc
חֹ֫שֶׁךְ (choshek) refers to darkness or obscurity, both in a literal sense and in various figurative contexts such as distress, ignorance, and evil. It can also denote secret or hiding places. The word is built from a root meaning 'dark' and encompasses a range of meanings related to judgment and confusion.
חֹ֫שֶׁךְ n.m. darkness, obscurity
darkness (opp. אוֹר)
= secret place(s); = hiding-place
fig.
= distress
= dread, terror, symbol. of judgment
= mourning
= perplexity; confusion
= ignorance
= evil, sin
= obscurity
base
H2822 חֹ֫שֶׁךְ darkness, obscurity . darkness (opp. אוֹר)
. = secret place(s); = hiding-place
. fig. . = distress
. = dread, terror, symbol. of judgment
. = mourning
. = perplexity; confusion
. = ignorance
. = evil, sin
. = obscurity
2822 choshek kho-shek'
from 2821; the dark; hence (literally) darkness;
figuratively, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow,
wickedness:--dark(-ness), night, obscurity.
see HEBREW for 02821
חֹ֫שֶׁךְ (cho.shekh) — darkness.
1) darkness, obscurity
1a) darkness
1b) secret place
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
Darkness
The plague (the ninth) of darkness in Egypt (Ex. 10:21) is described as darkness “which may be felt.” It covered “all the land of Egypt,” so that “they saw not one another.” It did not extend to the land of Goshen (ver. 23).
When Jesus hung upon the cross (Matt. 27:45; Luke 23:44), from the “sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour.”
is spoken of as encompassing the actual presence of God, as that out of which he speaks, --the envelope, as it were, of divine glory. (Exodus 20:21; 1 Kings 8:12) The plague of darkness in Egypt was miraculous. The darkness "over all the land," (Matthew 27:45) attending the crucifixion has been attributed to an eclipse, but was undoubtedly miraculous, as no eclipse of the sun could have taken place at that time, the moon being at the full at the time of the passover. Darkness is also, as in the expression "land of darkness," used for the state of the dead, (Job 10:21,22) and frequently, figuratively, for ignorance and unbelief, as the privation of spiritual light. (
The absence of natural light, Ge 1:2, and hence figuratively a state of misery and adversity, Job 18:6 Ps 107:10 Isa 8:22 9:1; also the absence of the sun and stars, and hence the fall of chief men and national convulsions, Isa 13:10 Ac 2:20. "Works of darkness," are the impure mysteries practiced in heathen worship, Eph 5:11. "Outer darkness" illustrates the gloom of those on whom the gates of heaven are closed, Mt 8:12. The darkness in Egypt,
אַ֫יִן (ayin) primarily means 'nothing' or 'nought' and serves as a negative particle indicating absence or negation, such as 'is not' or 'there is not.' It can also express lack of possession or existence. The word is derived from a root meaning to be non-existent, and it appears frequently in various grammatical constructions.
אַ֫יִן, אָ֑֫יִן cstr. אֵין subst. prop. nothing, nought
to nothing, as nothing
cstr. אֵין, very freq. as particle of negation, is not, are not, was not, were not
אֵין לְ׳, with subst., or pron., there is (was) not to … = … have, has, had, etc. not
in circumst. clauses
with inf. and ל׳, it is not to …
with prefixes
base
H369 אַ֫יִן, אָ֑֫יִן cstr. אֵין subst. prop. nothing, nought . to nothing, as nothing
. cstr. אֵין, very freq. as particle of negation, is not, are not, was not, were not
. אֵין לְ׳, with subst., or pron., there is (was) not to … = … have, has, had, etc. not
. in circumst. clauses
. with inf. and ל׳, it is not to …
. with prefixes
369 'ayin ah'-yin
as if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not
exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative
particle:--else, except, fail, (father-)less, be gone,
in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any,
thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable),
well-nigh, without. Compare 370.
see HEBREW for 0370
אַ֫יִן (a.yin) — nothing.
1) nothing, not, nought n
1a) nothing, nought neg
1b) not
1c) to have not (of possession) adv
1d) without w/prep
1e) for lack of
Conj | Part — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular constructHC/Ncmsc
צַלְמָ֫וֶת (tsalmaveth) means 'death-shadow' or 'deep shadow,' often used to describe the grave or a state of calamity. It combines elements of 'shade' and 'death,' indicating deep darkness or distress. The term appears in poetic contexts, emphasizing extreme danger or the realm of the dead.
צַלְמָ֫וֶת n.[m.] death-shadow, deep shadow, poet.
base
H6757 צַלְמָ֫וֶת death-shadow, deep shadow, poet.
6757 tsalmaveth tsal-maw'-veth
from 6738 and 4194; shade of death, i.e. the grave
(figuratively, calamity):--shadow of death.
see HEBREW for 06738
see HEBREW for 04194
צַלְמָ֫וֶת (tsal.ma.vet) — shadow.
1) death-shadow, deep shadow, deep darkness, shadow of death
1a) death-shadow
1b) death-shadow, deep shadow, darkness
1c) death-shadow (of distress, extreme danger) (fig)
1d) death-shadow (of place of the dead) (fig)
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
Darkness
The plague (the ninth) of darkness in Egypt (Ex. 10:21) is described as darkness “which may be felt.” It covered “all the land of Egypt,” so that “they saw not one another.” It did not extend to the land of Goshen (ver. 23).
When Jesus hung upon the cross (Matt. 27:45; Luke 23:44), from the “sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour.”
is spoken of as encompassing the actual presence of God, as that out of which he speaks, --the envelope, as it were, of divine glory. (Exodus 20:21; 1 Kings 8:12) The plague of darkness in Egypt was miraculous. The darkness "over all the land," (Matthew 27:45) attending the crucifixion has been attributed to an eclipse, but was undoubtedly miraculous, as no eclipse of the sun could have taken place at that time, the moon being at the full at the time of the passover. Darkness is also, as in the expression "land of darkness," used for the state of the dead, (Job 10:21,22) and frequently, figuratively, for ignorance and unbelief, as the privation of spiritual light. (
The absence of natural light, Ge 1:2, and hence figuratively a state of misery and adversity, Job 18:6 Ps 107:10 Isa 8:22 9:1; also the absence of the sun and stars, and hence the fall of chief men and national convulsions, Isa 13:10 Ac 2:20. "Works of darkness," are the impure mysteries practiced in heathen worship, Eph 5:11. "Outer darkness" illustrates the gloom of those on whom the gates of heaven are closed, Mt 8:12. The darkness in Egypt,
סָתַר (sa.tar) is a Hebrew verb meaning to hide or conceal. It encompasses various forms, including hiding oneself, being hidden, and carefully concealing something or someone. The entries indicate its use in different grammatical aspects, such as the Niphal, Piel, Pual, Hiphil, and Hithpael stems. The Aramaic equivalent is noted as סְתַר.
סָתַר vb. hide, conceal
Niph.
hide oneself
be hid, concealed
Pi. Imv. carefully hide (i.e. shelter) the outcasts
Pu. Pt. love carefully concealed
Hithp. hide oneself carefully
Hiph. conceal, hide
base
H5641 סָתַר hide, conceal . . hide oneself
. be hid, concealed
. Imv. carefully hide (i.e. shelter) the outcasts
. Pt. love carefully concealed
. hide oneself carefully
. conceal, hide
5641 cathar saw-thar'
a primitive root; to hide (by covering), literally or
figuratively:--be absent, keep close, conceal, hide (self),
(keep) secret, X surely.
סָתַר (sa.tar) — to hide.
1) to hide, conceal
1a) (Niphal)
1a1) to hide oneself
1a2) to be hidden, be concealed
1b) (Piel) to hide carefully
1c) (Pual) to be hidden carefully, be concealed
1d) (Hiphil) to conceal, hide
1e) (Hithpael) to hide oneself carefully
Aramaic equivalent: se.tar (סְתַר "to hide" H5642A)
Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a — Preposition · verb niphal infinitive construct commonHR/VNcc
שָׁם (sham) is a Hebrew adverb meaning 'there' or 'thither,' indicating a location or direction. It can also refer to a point in time, translating to 'then.' The word is derived from a relative pronoun and is used in various contexts, including movement and temporal references.
שָׁם adv. there, thither
base
H8033 שָׁם there, thither
8033 sham shawm
a primitive particle (rather from the relative pronoun, 834);
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or
thence:--in it, + thence, there (-in, + of, + out), +
thither, + whither.
see HEBREW for 0834
שָׁם (sham) — there.
1) there, thither
1a) there
1b) thither (after verbs of motion)
1c) from there, thence
1d) then (as an adverb of time)
Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
שָׁם (sham) — (Jerusalem) Is There.
Combined with ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
This name means there, thither
Adv — AdverbHD
פָּעַל (pa'al) is a Hebrew verb meaning to do or make, often used in a systematic or habitual sense. It encompasses actions like committing, ordaining, and working, with a poetic nuance compared to the more common verb for 'to do' (עָשָׂה). The entries consistently highlight its usage in the Qal stem, emphasizing its foundational role in expressing action.
פָּעַל 67 vb. do, make (poet. for עָשָׂה)
Qal
do
make
base
H6466 פָּעַל do, make (poet. for עָשָׂה)
6466 pa`al paw-al'
a primitive root; to do or make (systematically and
habitually), especially to practise:--commit, (evil-)
do(-er), make(-r), ordain, work(-er).
פָּעַל (pa.al) — to work.
1) to do, make
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to do
1a2) to make
V-Qal — Verb · Qal · participle (active) masculine plural commonHVqrmpc
אָ֫וֶן (aven) encompasses meanings related to trouble, sorrow, and wickedness. It may also refer to idolatry and the concept of vanity or nothingness. The entries suggest a range of negative connotations, including affliction and iniquity, indicating a strong moral or ethical dimension. There are no significant disagreements among the lexicons.
אָ֫וֶן 85 n.m. trouble, sorrow, wickedness
trouble, sorrow
idolatry
trouble of iniquity, wickedness
base
H205 אָ֫וֶן trouble, sorrow, wickedness
205 'aven aw-ven'
from an unused root perhaps meaning properly, to pant (hence,
to exert oneself, usually in vain; to come to naught);
strictly nothingness; also trouble. vanity, wickedness;
specifically an idol:--affliction, evil, false, idol,
iniquity, mischief, mourners(-ing), naught, sorrow, unjust,
unrighteous, vain ,vanity, wicked(-ness). Compare 369.
see HEBREW for 0369
אָ֫וֶן (a.ven) — evil: wickedness.
1) trouble, wickedness, sorrow
1a) trouble, sorrow
1b) idolatry
1c) trouble of iniquity, wickedness
Also means: a.ven (אָ֫וֶן ": trouble" H0205H)
אָ֫וֶן (a.ven) — evil: trouble.
1) trouble, wickedness, sorrow
1a) trouble, sorrow
1b) idolatry
1c) trouble of iniquity, wickedness
N-ms — Noun common · masculine singular absoluteHNcmsa
wik'-ed-nes:
1. In the Old Testament:
The state of being wicked; a mental disregard for justice, righteousness, truth, honor, virtue; evil in thought and life; depravity; sinfulness; criminality. See SIN. Many words are rendered "wickedness." There are many synonyms for wickedness in English and also in the Hebrew. Pride and vanity lead to it: "All the proud, and all that work wickedness (rish`ah) shall be stubble" (Mal 4:1). Akin to this is the word `awen, "iniquity," "vanity": "She eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness" (Pr 30:20). Then we have the word hawwah, meaning "mischief," "calamity," coming from inward intent upon evil: "Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in…