Berean Strong's Lexicon ohab: To love Original Word: אהב Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G25 (ἀγαπάω, agapaō): Often used in the New Testament to describe the selfless, sacrificial love that God has for humanity and that believers are called to emulate. - G5368 (φιλέω, phileō): Refers to brotherly love or affection, often used to describe the love between friends or family members. Usage: The Hebrew verb 'ohab primarily denotes the concept of love, encompassing a range of meanings from affection and friendship to deep, covenantal love. It is used to describe the love between individuals, such as friends or family members, as well as the love between God and His people. The term can also imply a sense of loyalty and commitment, often associated with covenant relationships. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, love was not merely an emotion but an action and commitment. The concept of love ('ohab) was deeply intertwined with covenantal relationships, reflecting loyalty, faithfulness, and a sense of duty. This understanding of love is evident in the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, where love is expressed through obedience and faithfulness to God's commandments. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom aheb Definition love (noun) NASB Translation caresses (1), which (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אֹ֫הַב] noun [masculine] id. = loved object, suffix אָהֳבָם Hosea 9:10 (= בּשֶׁת = בַּעַל see Hi Now) i.e. the idol worshipped; plural = amours (carnal sense) Proverbs 7:18. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance love From 'adash; meaning the same as 'ahab -- love. see HEBREW 'adash see HEBREW 'ahab Forms and Transliterations בָּאֳהָבִֽים׃ באהבים׃ bā’ohāḇîm bā·’o·hā·ḇîm boohaVimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 7:18 HEB: הַבֹּ֑קֶר נִ֝תְעַלְּסָ֗ה בָּאֳהָבִֽים׃ NAS: Let us delight ourselves with caresses. KJV: let us solace ourselves with loves. INT: morning delight caresses 1 Occurrence |
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