Berean Strong's Lexicon abiyyonah: Longing, desire Original Word: אֲבִיּוֹנָה Word Origin: Derived from the root אָבָה (avah), meaning "to desire" or "to long for." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent that captures a similar sense of longing or desire is ἐπιθυμία (epithymia), Strong's Greek #1939, which is often used in the New Testament to describe both positive and negative desires. Usage: The term "abiyyonah" is used to express a deep longing or desire. It conveys a sense of yearning or earnest seeking, often in a spiritual or emotional context. This word captures the intensity of a heartfelt desire, whether for God, righteousness, or other noble pursuits. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, longing and desire were often associated with one's relationship with God and the pursuit of righteousness. The Hebrew language frequently uses vivid imagery to express deep emotions and spiritual states. The concept of longing is integral to the Hebrew understanding of faith, reflecting a deep-seated yearning for communion with the divine and the fulfillment of God's promises. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom abah Definition the caperberry NASB Translation caperberry (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲבִיּוֺנָה noun feminine caper-berry (as stimulating desire) Ecclesiastes 12:5 (see GFMJBL 1891, 55 ff.; so ᵐ5 ᵑ9, Mishna אביונות, compare NHWB; see also ᵑ6; i.e. capparis spinosa, compare RiHWB; so Thes, Ew De, etc.; but Wetzst in De (German ed. 1875) proposes אֶבְיוֺנָה (as feminine of אביון) the poor soul in sense = נִשְׁמָתוֺ הָאֶבְיוֺנָה compare Symm ᵑ6, where double translation). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance desire From 'abah; provocative of desire; the caper berry (from its stimulative taste) -- desire. see HEBREW 'abah Forms and Transliterations הָֽאֲבִיּוֹנָ֑ה האביונה hā’ăḇîyōwnāh hā·’ă·ḇî·yō·w·nāh haaviyoNahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ecclesiastes 12:5 HEB: הֶֽחָגָ֔ב וְתָפֵ֖ר הָֽאֲבִיּוֹנָ֑ה כִּֽי־ הֹלֵ֤ךְ NAS: drags himself along, and the caperberry is ineffective. KJV: shall be a burden, and desire shall fail: INT: the grasshopper is ineffective and the caperberry for goes 1 Occurrence |
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