The meaning of “לָוָה”
Understanding lâvâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
abide with, borrow(-er), cleave, join (self), lend(-er). - properly, to twine, i.e. (by implication) to unite, to remain...
לָוָה
abide with, borrow(-er), cleave, join (self), lend(-er). - properly, to twine, i.e. (by implication) to unite, to remain - also to borrow (as a form of obligation) or (caus.) to lend 1) to join, be joined 1a) (Qal) to join, be joined, attend 1b) (Niphal) to join oneself to, be joined unto 2) to borrow, lend 2a) (Qal) to borrow 2b) (Hiphil) to cause to borrow, lend to
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 29:34 | “And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Now this time will my husband be joined unto me, because I have born him three sons: therefore was his name called Levi.” Word: לָוָה (lâvâh) | |
| Numbers 18:4 | “And they shall be joined unto thee, and keep the charge of the tabernacle of the congregation, for all the service of the tabernacle: and a stranger shall not come nigh unto you.” Word: לָוָה (lâvâh) | |
| Nehemiah 5:4 | “There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king’s tribute, and that upon our lands and vineyards.” Word: לָוָה (lâvâh) | |
| Psalms 83:8 | “Assur also is joined with them: they have holpen the children of Lot. Selah.” Word: לָוָה (lâvâh) | |
| Ecclesiastes 8:15 | “Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun.” Word: לָוָה (lâvâh) |
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