The meaning of “אַוָּה”
Understanding ʼavvâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
desire, lust after, pleasure. - longing 1) desire, lust, will (not necessarily evil)
אַוָּה
desire, lust after, pleasure. - longing 1) desire, lust, will (not necessarily evil)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 12:21 | “If the place which the Lord thy God hath chosen to put his name there be too far from thee, then thou shalt kill of thy herd and of thy flock, which the Lord hath given thee, as I have commanded thee, and thou shalt eat in thy gates whatsoever thy soul lusteth after.” Word: אַוָּה (ʼavvâh) | |
| 1 Samuel 23:20 | “Now therefore, O king, come down according to all the desire of thy soul to come down; and our part shall be to deliver him into the king’s hand.” Word: אַוָּה (ʼavvâh) | |
| Jeremiah 2:24 | “A wild ass used to the wilderness, that snuffeth up the wind at her pleasure; in her occasion who can turn her away? all they that seek her will not weary themselves; in her month they shall find her.” Word: אַוָּה (ʼavvâh) | |
| Hosea 10:10 | “It is in my desire that I should chastise them; and the people shall be gathered against them, when they shall bind themselves in their two furrows.” Word: אַוָּה (ʼavvâh) |
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