◄ 8379. taavah ►
Strong's Lexicon taavah: Desire, longing, craving, lust Original Word: תַּאֲוָה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: ta'avah Pronunciation: tah-av-AH Phonetic Spelling: (tah-av-aw') Definition: a limit, full extent Meaning: The term תַּאֲוָה primarily denotes a "desire" or "longing." It can also imply a "limit" or "full extent" in certain contexts, reflecting the idea of reaching the utmost boundary of desire or longing. Word Origin: Derived from the root verb אָוָה (avah), which means "to desire" or "to long for." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 1939 • ἐπιθυμία (epithymia): Often translated as "desire" or "lust," this Greek term shares a similar range of meanings with תַּאֲוָה, encompassing both positive and negative connotations depending on the context. • Strong's Greek Number 3715 • ὄρεξις (orexis): This term is used to denote a longing or craving, particularly in the context of physical appetites or desires. Usage: The word תַּאֲוָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to express various forms of desire, whether positive or negative. It can refer to physical appetites, emotional longings, or spiritual aspirations. The term is often used to describe the intensity and depth of human desires. Context: תַּאֲוָה appears in several contexts throughout the Hebrew Scriptures, illustrating the multifaceted nature of human desire. In Proverbs 10:24, it is used to describe the desires of the righteous, which are granted by God: "What the wicked dreads will overtake him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted." This highlights the positive aspect of תַּאֲוָה when aligned with divine will. Conversely, in Proverbs 11:23, it contrasts the desires of the righteous with the expectations of the wicked: "The desire of the righteous leads only to good, but the hope of the wicked brings wrath." Here, תַּאֲוָה underscores the moral dimension of desire, suggesting that the nature of one's longing can lead to either blessing or judgment. The term also appears in contexts that warn against excessive or misplaced desires, as seen in Proverbs 13:12: "Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but desire fulfilled is a tree of life." This verse captures the emotional impact of unfulfilled longings and the joy of desires realized. Overall, תַּאֲוָה serves as a reminder of the power and potential consequences of human desires, urging individuals to align their longings with righteous and godly pursuits. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from the same as tav Definition a boundary NASB Translation utmost bound (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [תַּאֲוָה] noun feminine boundary (as described by a mark ?); — construct תַּאֲוַת גִּבְעת עוֺלָם Genesis 49:26 (this meaning AV RV Ew§ 186 b [√ תָּאָה] DeGn √ אוה, תאה, תוה), but < desire = desirable things, so most. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance utmost bound From ta'ah; a limit, i.e. Full extent -- utmost bound. see HEBREW ta'ah Forms and Transliterations תַּאֲוַ֖ת תאות ta’ăwaṯ ta·’ă·waṯ taaVat Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Genesis 49:26 HEB: הוֹרַ֔י עַֽד־ תַּאֲוַ֖ת גִּבְעֹ֣ת עוֹלָ֑ם NAS: of my ancestors Up to the utmost bound of the everlasting KJV: of my progenitors unto the utmost bound of the everlasting INT: of my ancestors Up to the utmost hills of the everlasting 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 8379 1 Occurrence ta·’ă·waṯ — 1 Occ.