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The meaning of תַּאֲוָה

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

Definition

utmost bound. - a limit, i.e. full extent 1) boundary, limit 1a) meaning uncertain

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תַּאֲוָה

Phonetictah-av-aw'
Transliterationtaʼăvâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

utmost bound. - a limit, i.e. full extent 1) boundary, limit 1a) meaning uncertain

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 49:26

The blessings of thy father have prevailed above the blessings of my progenitors unto the utmost bound of the everlasting hills: they shall be on the head of Joseph, and on the crown of the head of him that was separate from his brethren.

Word: תַּאֲוָה (taʼăvâh)

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