Strong's Lexicon agab: To lust, to be inordinate in affection, to dote Original Word: עֶגֶב Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of lust and inordinate desire can be related to Greek terms such as ἐπιθυμέω (epithymeo - Strong's G1937), which means to desire or lust after. Usage: The Hebrew verb "agab" primarily conveys the idea of lusting or having an inordinate affection. It is often used in contexts where there is an excessive or inappropriate desire, particularly in a sensual or idolatrous sense. The term suggests a strong, often misguided, emotional attachment or infatuation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, where the Hebrew Bible was written, the concept of lust and inappropriate desires was often linked to idolatry and the worship of foreign gods. Such desires were seen as leading the Israelites away from their covenant relationship with Yahweh. The cultural milieu of the time was rife with fertility cults and practices that were contrary to the worship of the one true God, and "agab" captures the essence of being led astray by such influences. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom agab Definition (sensuous) love NASB Translation lustful desires (1), sensual (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עָגָב] noun [masculine] (sensuous) love (on form compare LagBN 143); — only plural intensive שִׁיר עֲגָבֹים Ezekiel 33:32 thou art to them as a love-song. — For עֲגָבִים Ezekiel 33:31 read כְּזָבִים ᵐ5 ᵑ6 Co Berthol Toy. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance much love, very lovely From agab; love (concretely), i.e. Amative words -- much love, very lovely. see HEBREW agab Forms and Transliterations עֲגָבִ֔ים עֲגָבִ֤ים עגבים ‘ă·ḡā·ḇîm ‘ăḡāḇîm agaVimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 33:31 HEB: יַֽעֲשׂ֑וּ כִּֽי־ עֲגָבִ֤ים בְּפִיהֶם֙ הֵ֣מָּה NAS: them, for they do the lustful desires [expressed] by their mouth, KJV: they shew much love, [but] their heart INT: do for the lustful their mouth they Ezekiel 33:32 2 Occurrences |
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