Strong's Lexicon avah: To desire, to crave, to long for Original Word: אָוָה Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1937 (ἐπιθυμέω, epithymeo): To desire, to long for - G3713 (ὀρέγομαι, oregomai): To reach out, to long for Usage: The Hebrew verb "avah" primarily conveys the idea of a strong desire or longing. It is often used in the context of yearning or craving for something, whether it be physical, emotional, or spiritual. This term can denote both positive desires, such as a longing for God or righteousness, and negative desires, such as coveting or lusting after something forbidden. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Hebrew context, desires were seen as powerful motivators of human behavior. The Hebrew Scriptures often address the nature of human desires, emphasizing the importance of aligning one's desires with God's will. The concept of desire is deeply intertwined with the moral and ethical teachings of the Bible, where righteous desires are encouraged, and sinful cravings are warned against. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to sign, mark, describe with a mark NASB Translation draw (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. [אָוָה] verb sign, mark, describe with a mark (so Ges (who compares תאה, תוה) DlPr 116 (not W)) only Hithpa`el Perfect הִתְאַוִּיתֶם לָכֶם mark you out, measure, Numbers 34:10 (P), so Vrss (compare תְּתָאוּ לָכֶם Numbers 34:7; Numbers 34:8; see however Di, & below I.אוה). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance point out A primitive root; to extend or mark out -- point out. Forms and Transliterations וְהִתְאַוִּיתֶ֥ם והתאויתם vehitavviTem wə·hiṯ·’aw·wî·ṯem wəhiṯ’awwîṯemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 34:10 HEB: וְהִתְאַוִּיתֶ֥ם לָכֶ֖ם לִגְב֣וּל NAS: border you shall also draw a line KJV: And ye shall point out your east INT: draw border your eastern 1 Occurrence |
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