Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of חַוָּה

Understanding Chavvâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

causatively from חָוָה; life-giver Eve. - § Eve = "life" or "living" - Chavvah (or Eve), the first woman 1) the first wo...

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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

חַוָּה

Phonetickhav-vaw'
TransliterationChavvâh
Grammar Code
N:N-F-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

causatively from חָוָה; life-giver Eve. - § Eve = "life" or "living" - Chavvah (or Eve), the first woman 1) the first woman, wife of Adam

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 3:20

And Adam called his wife’s name Eve; because she was the mother of all living.

Word: חַוָּה (Chavvâh)
Genesis 4:1

And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the Lord.

Word: חַוָּה (Chavvâh)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Genesis
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