The meaning of “הָוָה”
Understanding hâvâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(Aramaic) or הָוָה hâvâh (havaw'); (Aramaic), corresponding to הָוָא be, become, [phrase] behold, [phrase] came (to pass...
הָוָה
(Aramaic) or הָוָה hâvâh (havaw'); (Aramaic), corresponding to הָוָא be, become, [phrase] behold, [phrase] came (to pass), [phrase] cease, [phrase] cleave, [phrase] consider, [phrase] do, [phrase] give, [phrase] have, [phrase] judge, [phrase] keep, [phrase] labour, [phrase] mingle (self), [phrase] put, [phrase] see, [phrase] seek, [phrase] set, [phrase] slay, [phrase] take heed, tremble, [phrase] walk, [phrase] would. - to exist - used in a great variety of applications (especially in connection with other words) 1) to come to pass, become, be 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to come to pass 1a2) to come into being, arise, become, come to be 1a2a) to let become known (with participle of knowing) 1a3) to be
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezra 6:6 | “Now therefore, Tatnai, governor beyond the river, Shethar–boznai, and your companions the Apharsachites, which are beyond the river, be ye far from thence:” Word: הָוָה (hâvâʼ) | |
| Daniel 5:19 | “And for the majesty that he gave him, all people, nations, and languages, trembled and feared before him: whom he would he slew; and whom he would he kept alive; and whom he would he set up; and whom he would he put down.” Word: הָוָה (hâvâʼ) |
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