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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
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