Strong's Lexicon avvah: Desire, Lust, Craving Original Word: אַוָּה Word Origin: Derived from the root אָוָה (avah), which means "to desire" or "to crave." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "avvah," the concept of desire or lust is captured in the New Testament by words such as ἐπιθυμία (epithymia - Strong's Greek 1939), which also denotes a strong desire or lust, often of a sinful nature. Usage: The Hebrew word "avvah" primarily denotes a strong desire or craving, often with a negative connotation. It is used to describe an intense longing or lust, typically for something that is forbidden or sinful. This term is often associated with the concept of covetousness or an inordinate desire that leads one away from God's commandments. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, desires and cravings were understood as powerful forces that could lead individuals away from the path of righteousness. The Hebrew Scriptures frequently warn against unchecked desires, emphasizing the importance of self-control and obedience to God's laws. The concept of "avvah" is closely related to the idea of the "evil inclination" (yetzer hara) in Jewish thought, which represents the human tendency towards sin. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as avah Definition desire NASB Translation desire (5), desires (1), passion* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אַוָּה] noun feminine desire — construct אַוַּת Deuteronomy 12:15 5t.; suffix אַוָּתִי Hosea 10:10 — desire, will, usually followed by נֶפֶשׁ; of natural human desire (morally indifferent), for meat Deuteronomy 12:15,20,21; of longing for sanctuary Deuteronomy 18:6; of royal good pleasure 1 Samuel 23:20; without נֶפֶשׁ, of wild-ass Jeremiah 2:24; of divine will Hosea 10:10. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance desire, lust after, pleasure From 'avah; longing -- desire, lust after, pleasure. see HEBREW 'avah Forms and Transliterations אַוַּ֣ת אַוַּ֥ת אַוַּ֨ת אות בְּאַוַּ֤ת בְּאַוָּתִ֖י באות באותי ’aw·waṯ ’awwaṯ avVat bə’awwaṯ bə’awwāṯî bə·’aw·wā·ṯî bə·’aw·waṯ beavVat beavvaTiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 12:15 HEB: רַק֩ בְּכָל־ אַוַּ֨ת נַפְשְׁךָ֜ תִּזְבַּ֣ח ׀ NAS: whatever you desire, according to the blessing KJV: whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, according to the blessing INT: within any desire soul may slaughter Deuteronomy 12:20 Deuteronomy 12:21 Deuteronomy 18:6 1 Samuel 23:20 Jeremiah 2:24 Hosea 10:10 7 Occurrences |
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