Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “חָבַב”
Understanding châbab reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
love. - properly, to hide (as in the bosom), i.e. to cherish (with affection) 1) (Qal) to love fervently, cherish
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
חָבַב
Phonetickhaw-bab'
Transliterationchâbab
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
love. - properly, to hide (as in the bosom), i.e. to cherish (with affection) 1) (Qal) to love fervently, cherish
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 33:3 | “Yea, he loved the people; all his saints are in thy hand: and they sat down at thy feet; every one shall receive of thy words.” Word: חָבַב (châbab) |