◄ 158. ahab ►
Strong's Lexicon ahab: Love Original Word: אַהַב Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: ahab Pronunciation: ah-HAV Phonetic Spelling: (ah'-hab) Definition: affection Meaning: The Hebrew verb אַהַב (ahab) primarily means "to love" or "to have affection for." It encompasses a range of emotional and relational contexts, including love between individuals, love for God, and even love for objects or concepts. Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G25: ἀγαπάω (agapaō) • Often used in the New Testament to describe selfless, sacrificial love, particularly in the context of God's love for humanity and the love believers are to have for one another. • G5368: φιλέω (phileō) • Used to denote brotherly love or affection, often in the context of friendship or familial relationships. This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term אַהַב, illustrating its significance in biblical texts and its enduring theological and relational implications. Usage: The term אַהַב is used throughout the Hebrew Bible to describe various forms of love and affection. It appears in contexts of familial love, friendship, romantic love, and divine love. The word is often used to express deep emotional bonds and commitments. Context: • General Overview: The verb אַהַב is a central term in the Hebrew Bible, reflecting the importance of love in human relationships and in the relationship between God and His people. It is used to describe the love between parents and children, as seen in Genesis 22:2, where God instructs Abraham to take his beloved son Isaac. It also describes the love between friends, as in the relationship between David and Jonathan (1 Samuel 18:1-3). • Divine Love: The concept of divine love is a significant theme in the Hebrew Scriptures. Deuteronomy 6:5 commands the Israelites to "love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength." This command underscores the covenantal relationship between God and Israel, emphasizing loyalty and devotion. • Romantic and Marital Love: The Song of Solomon is a poetic exploration of romantic love, using the verb אַהַב to describe the passionate and intimate relationship between lovers. In Proverbs 5:19, the term is used to encourage marital affection and delight. • Love for Objects or Concepts: The verb can also describe love for non-personal objects or concepts, such as wisdom (Proverbs 4:6) or righteousness (Psalm 45:7). • Theological Implications: The use of אַהַב in the Hebrew Bible highlights the multifaceted nature of love, encompassing emotional, ethical, and spiritual dimensions. It serves as a foundation for understanding the biblical portrayal of God's character and His expectations for human relationships. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from aheb Definition love (noun) NASB Translation lovers (1), loving (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אַ֫הַב] noun [masculine] love only plural אֲהָבִים, loves, amours; bad sense Hosea 8:9, but ׳אַיֶּלֶת א loving hind Proverbs 5:19 (figurative of wife "" יַעֲלַת חֵן). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lover From 'ahab; affection (in a good or a bad sense) -- love(-r). see HEBREW 'ahab Forms and Transliterations אֲהָבִ֗ים אֲהָבִֽים׃ אהבים אהבים׃ ’ă·hā·ḇîm ’ăhāḇîm ahaVim Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Proverbs 5:19 HEB: אַיֶּ֥לֶת אֲהָבִ֗ים וְֽיַעֲלַ֫ת־ חֵ֥ן NAS: [As] a loving hind and a graceful KJV: [Let her be as] the loving hind INT: hind a loving doe graceful Hosea 8:9 HEB: אֶפְרַ֖יִם הִתְנ֥וּ אֲהָבִֽים׃ NAS: Ephraim has hired lovers. KJV: by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers. INT: Ephraim has hired lovers 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 158 2 Occurrences ’ă·hā·ḇîm — 2 Occ.