Strong's Lexicon taabah: Desire, longing, craving Original Word: תַּאֲבָה Word Origin: Derived from the root verb אָבָה (avah), meaning "to desire" or "to long for." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1939 (ἐπιθυμία, epithymia) - often translated as "desire" or "lust" in the New Testament, reflecting similar themes of longing that can lead to sin. Usage: The Hebrew word "ta'ăbāh" primarily denotes a strong desire or craving, often with a negative connotation. It is used to describe an intense longing that can lead to sin or idolatry when directed towards ungodly or forbidden things. In the Old Testament, it frequently refers to the Israelites' cravings for the pleasures of Egypt or other worldly desires that distract from devotion to God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, desires and cravings were seen as powerful forces that could lead individuals away from God's commandments. The concept of "ta'ăbāh" is often associated with the Israelites' experiences in the wilderness, where their physical cravings led to complaints against God and Moses. This reflects a broader biblical theme where human desires must be aligned with God's will to maintain covenant faithfulness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom taab Definition a longing NASB Translation longing (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs תַּאֲבָה noun feminine longing; — Psalm 119:20. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance longing From ta'ab (compare 'abeh); desire -- longing. see HEBREW ta'ab see HEBREW 'abeh Forms and Transliterations לְתַאֲבָ֑ה לתאבה lə·ṯa·’ă·ḇāh ləṯa’ăḇāh letaaVahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 119:20 HEB: גָּרְסָ֣ה נַפְשִׁ֣י לְתַאֲבָ֑ה אֶֽל־ מִשְׁפָּטֶ֥יךָ NAS: is crushed with longing After KJV: breaketh for the longing [that it hath] unto thy judgments INT: is crushed my soul longing After your ordinances 1 Occurrence |
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