Strong's Lexicon ebeh: Desire, longing Original Word: אֵבֶה Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to wish for or covet Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of desire is ἐπιθυμία (epithymia), which appears in the New Testament to describe both positive and negative desires (e.g., Matthew 5:28, Galatians 5:16). Usage: The Hebrew word "ebeh" conveys a sense of desire or longing, often associated with a deep-seated wish or craving. It is used to express a strong emotional inclination towards something, whether material or immaterial. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it can denote both positive desires, such as a longing for God or righteousness, and negative desires, such as covetousness or lust. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, desires were seen as powerful motivators of human behavior. The Hebrew Scriptures often address the nature of human desires, warning against those that lead to sin and encouraging those that align with God's will. The concept of desire is deeply intertwined with the moral and ethical teachings of the Bible, reflecting the belief that the heart's inclinations can lead one closer to or further from God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom abah Definition reed, papyrus NASB Translation reed (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֵ֫בֶה noun [masculine] reed, papyrus (etymology uncertain; = Arabic  , Assyrian abu DlW, AGI) אֳנִיּוֺת אֵבֶ֑ה Job 9:26 (craft made of reeds, light & swift, Heliod.Aethiop. X, 460) = כְּלֵיגֹֿמֶא Isaiah 18:2. II. אבה (perhaps at least formally justified as stem of אָב (construct אֲבִי), so Thes (compare below), but existence & meaning wholly dubious; as real √ BaZMG 1887, 609 ff. Ol§ 123 c; accusative to DlW p. 22 אבה Assyrian abû = decide, אָב = he who decides; Thes (so Rob Ges NöZMG xl, 737 & compare Sta§ 186 and others) makes אָב noun primarily biliteral, imitating infant's speech compare πάππας, pappa, papa (compare Ew§ 106 a); also Assyrian bab JenZA 1886, 404). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance swift From 'abah (in the sense of bending toward); the papyrus -- swift. see HEBREW 'abah Forms and Transliterations אֵבֶ֑ה אבה ’ê·ḇeh ’êḇeh eVehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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