◄ 5689. agab ►
Strong's Lexicon agab: To lust, to be inordinate in affection, to dote Original Word: עֲגַב Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: `agab Pronunciation: ah-gahv Phonetic Spelling: (aw-gab') Definition: to breathe after, to love Meaning: To breathe after, to love Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2007 (ἐπιτίθημι, epitithēmi): While not a direct equivalent, this Greek term can imply placing or setting one's affection or desire upon something. • G25 (ἀγαπάω, agapaō): This Greek word is often used in the New Testament to describe a selfless, sacrificial love, which contrasts with the more self-centered or lustful connotations of עֲגַב (agab). However, both terms involve the concept of love, albeit in different contexts and with different nuances. Usage: The verb עֲגַב (agab) is used in the context of expressing a deep longing or desire, often translated as "to love" or "to lust after." It conveys a sense of intense affection or yearning. Context: The Hebrew root עֲגַב (agab) appears in the Old Testament to describe a passionate or intense form of love, often with a connotation of desire or lust. This term is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but when it does appear, it typically conveys a strong emotional or physical attraction. The word is used in contexts that suggest a longing or craving, sometimes with a negative connotation, as in the case of idolatrous or inappropriate desires. In Ezekiel 23:5, the term is used to describe the unfaithfulness of Oholah, symbolizing Samaria, who "lusted after" her lovers, the Assyrians. This usage highlights the idolatrous and adulterous nature of Israel's alliances and spiritual infidelity. The term captures the intensity and misguided nature of such desires, emphasizing the spiritual and moral implications of turning away from God. The root עֲגַב (agab) is thus associated with a love that is misplaced or excessive, often leading to negative consequences. It serves as a cautionary term, warning against the dangers of allowing one's desires to lead them away from righteous living and devotion to God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. root Definition to have inordinate affection, lust NASB Translation lovers (1), lusted (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עָגַב] verb have inordinate affection, lust (compare Arabic wonder, admire, beloved; and (on sens. obsc. in Late Hebrew) LevyNHWB iii. 616); — Qal Perfect3feminine singular עָֽגְבָה Ezekiel 23:7,9,12; Imperfect3feminine singular וַתַּעְגַּב Ezekiel 23:5, + Ezekiel 23:16 Kt (Qr וַתַּעְגְּבָה), וַתַּעְגְּבָּה Ezekiel 23:20 (Ew§ 191 c Ol§ 228 b); Participle plural עֹגְבִים Jeremiah 4:30; — lust after (עַלֿ), only in figure of relations of Samaria and Jerusalem (personified) with foreigners Ezekiel 23:5,9,12,16,20, so with accusative Ezekiel 23:7; participle as substantive paramours Jeremiah 4:30. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dote, lover A primitive root; to breathe after, i.e. To love (sensually) -- dote, lover. Forms and Transliterations וַֽתַּעְגְּבָ֔ה וַתַּעְגַּב֙ וַתַּעְגְּבָ֥ה ותעגב ותעגבה עָֽגְבָ֛ה עָגְבָ֖ה עָגָ֜בָה עֹגְבִ֖ים עגבה עגבים ‘ā·ḡā·ḇāh ‘ā·ḡə·ḇāh ‘āḡāḇāh ‘āḡəḇāh ‘ō·ḡə·ḇîm ‘ōḡəḇîm aGavah ageVah ogeVim vattaGav vattageVah wat·ta‘·gaḇ wat·ta‘·gə·ḇāh watta‘gaḇ watta‘gəḇāh Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Jeremiah 4:30 HEB: מָאֲסוּ־ בָ֥ךְ עֹגְבִ֖ים נַפְשֵׁ֥ךְ יְבַקֵּֽשׁוּ׃ NAS: you make yourself beautiful. [Your] lovers despise KJV: shalt thou make thyself fair; [thy] lovers will despise INT: make despise lovers your life seek Ezekiel 23:5 HEB: אָהֳלָ֖ה תַּחְתָּ֑י וַתַּעְגַּב֙ עַֽל־ מְאַהֲבֶ֔יהָ NAS: while she was Mine; and she lusted after KJV: when she was mine; and she doted on her lovers, INT: Oholah while lusted after her lovers Ezekiel 23:7 HEB: וּבְכֹ֧ל אֲשֶׁר־ עָֽגְבָ֛ה בְּכָל־ גִּלּוּלֵיהֶ֖ם NAS: whom she lusted after, with all KJV: of Assyria, and with all on whom she doted: with all their idols INT: all whom lusted all their idols Ezekiel 23:9 HEB: אַשּׁ֔וּר אֲשֶׁ֥ר עָגְבָ֖ה עֲלֵיהֶֽם׃ NAS: after whom she lusted. KJV: of the Assyrians, upon whom she doted. INT: Asshur whom lusted after Ezekiel 23:12 HEB: בְּנֵי֩ אַשּׁ֨וּר עָגָ֜בָה פַּח֨וֹת וּסְגָנִ֤ים NAS: She lusted after the Assyrians, KJV: She doted upon the Assyrians INT: afflicted Asshur lusted governors and officials Ezekiel 23:16 HEB: [וַתַּעְגַּב כ] (וַתַּעְגְּבָ֥ה ק) עֲלֵיהֶ֖ם NAS: When she saw them she lusted after KJV: them with her eyes, she doted upon them, and sent INT: dote after saw Ezekiel 23:20 HEB: וַֽתַּעְגְּבָ֔ה עַ֖ל פִּֽלַגְשֵׁיהֶ֑ם NAS: She lusted after their paramours, KJV: For she doted upon their paramours, INT: lusted after their paramours 7 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 5689 7 Occurrences ‘ā·ḡā·ḇāh — 1 Occ. ‘ā·ḡə·ḇāh — 2 Occ. ‘ō·ḡə·ḇîm — 1 Occ. wat·ta‘·gaḇ — 1 Occ. wat·ta‘·gə·ḇāh — 2 Occ.