Strong's Lexicon yaab: To desire, to long for Original Word: יָאַב Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "yaab," the concept of desire is captured in several Greek terms such as "ἐπιθυμέω" (epithymeo - Strong's Greek 1937), which also means to desire or long for, often used in both positive and negative contexts in the New Testament. Usage: The Hebrew verb "yaab" conveys a sense of longing or desire. It is used to express a deep yearning or earnest wish for something. This term is often associated with a strong emotional or spiritual inclination towards a particular object or outcome. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of desire was not merely a fleeting emotion but often carried significant weight in terms of spiritual and moral implications. Desires were seen as reflections of one's inner character and relationship with God. The Hebrew Scriptures frequently address the nature of human desires, urging believers to align their longings with God's will and purposes. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to long, desire NASB Translation longed (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [יָאַב] verb long, desire (Aramaic  , and especially Ethpa`al and derivatives) — Qal Perfect1singular לְמִצְוֺתֶיךָ יָא֑בְתִּי Psalm 119:131, late Aramaism. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance long A primitive root; to desire -- long. Forms and Transliterations יָאָֽבְתִּי׃ יאבתי׃ yā’āḇətî yā·’ā·ḇə·tî yaAvetiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 119:131 HEB: כִּ֖י לְמִצְוֹתֶ֣יךָ יָאָֽבְתִּי׃ NAS: and panted, For I longed for Your commandments. KJV: and panted: for I longed for thy commandments. INT: for your commandments longed 1 Occurrence |
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