Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אַהַב”
Understanding ʼahab reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
love(-r). - affection (in a good or a bad sense) 1) loves, amours (only in plural) ahbym 2) (TWOT) love
H158
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אַהַב
Phoneticah'-hab
Transliterationʼahab
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
love(-r). - affection (in a good or a bad sense) 1) loves, amours (only in plural) ahbym 2) (TWOT) love
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 5:19 | “Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always with her love.” Word: אַהַב (ʼahab) | |
| Hosea 8:9 | “For they are gone up to Assyria, a wild ass alone by himself: Ephraim hath hired lovers.” Word: אַהַב (ʼahab) |