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The meaning of תְּשׁוּקָה

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

Definition

desire. - a longing 1) desire, longing, craving 1a) of man for woman 1b) of woman for man 1c) of beast to devour

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תְּשׁוּקָה

Phonetictesh-oo-kaw'
Transliterationtᵉshûwqâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

desire. - a longing 1) desire, longing, craving 1a) of man for woman 1b) of woman for man 1c) of beast to devour

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Genesis 3:16

Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee.

Word: תְּשׁוּקָה (tᵉshûwqâh)
Genesis 4:7

If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him.

Word: תְּשׁוּקָה (tᵉshûwqâh)
Song of Solomon 7:10

I am my beloved’s, and his desire is toward me.

Word: תְּשׁוּקָה (tᵉshûwqâh)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Genesis
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