Lexical Summary hava': To become, to be, to exist Original Word: הָוָא Strong's Exhaustive Concordance to breathe; to beOr havah {haw-vaw'}; a primitive root (compare 'avah, hayah) supposed to mean properly, to breathe; to be (in the sense of existence) -- be, X have. see HEBREW 'avah see HEBREW hayah Brown-Driver-Briggs הָוָא verb fall (Arabic  id. e.g. of a star Qor 53:1) — Qal Imperative Job 37:6 for he saith to the snow הֱוֵאאָֿ֑רֶץ Fall earthwards (an Arabizing usage). הובנים see [ הָבְנִי]. הוד (√ of following; De Job 39:20 compare Bedouin [הָוָה] verb become (Arabic Qal Imperfect with apocope יְהוּא Ecclesiastes 11:3 (for יְהוּ with א otiosum; Ges§ 75 R I 3 e Köp. 597 f.; but Gr plausibly הוּא); Imperative masculine singular הֱוֵה Genesis 27:29, feminine singular, הֱוִי Isaiah 16:4, Participle הֹוֶה Ecclesiastes 2:22; Nehemiah 6:6 : — Genesis 27:29 הֱוֵה גְבִיר לְאַחֶיךָ become lord to thy brethren, Isaiah 16:4 (perhaps in imitation of Moabite dialect) הֱוִי סֵתֶר לָמוֺ become thou (Zion) a defence to them, Ecclesiastes 2:22; Ecclesiastes 11:3; Nehemiah 6:6. Topical Lexicon Conceptual Overview The rare form הָוָא (Strong’s Hebrew 1933) functions as an imperative or jussive meaning “be, become.” In every Old-Testament appearance it turns possibility into reality by authoritative speech—whether from God, His prophets, or a patriarch. Each text therefore showcases the power of the spoken word under divine sovereignty. Distribution across the Canon • Genesis 27:29 Key Texts Genesis 27:29 “Be master of your brothers…” Job 37:6 “For He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’ and to the torrential rains, ‘Be.’” Isaiah 16:4 “Let the fugitives stay with you; be their shelter from the destroyer.” Thematic Observations 1. Divine Efficacy: הָוָא often follows “He says,” underscoring that God’s word accomplishes what it declares (cf. Isaiah 55:11). Historical and Cultural Context The spelling reflects an archaic orthography where waw replaces yod in the verb “to be.” Its usage in blessings, legal accusations, and poetic descriptions aligns with Ancient Near-Eastern views of performative speech, while Scripture roots that authority firmly in the Lord. Practical Ministry Applications • Bless with Scriptural Confidence—Isaac’s authoritative “be” models prayerful pronouncement of God’s promises. Christological Fulfillment All imperatives to “be” converge in Jesus, who declares, “Before Abraham was, I am” (John 8:58). He embodies existence itself and secures every promise: “For in Him every one of God’s promises is ‘Yes’” (2 Corinthians 1:20). Summary Across blessing, accusation, creation, reflection, and refuge, הָוָא highlights the moment potential becomes actuality by God’s authoritative word, urging believers to rest in that same sovereign “be.” Forms and Transliterations הֱוִי־ הֱוֵ֤ה הֱוֵ֫א הֹוֶ֤ה הוא הוה הוי־ יְהֽוּא׃ יהוא׃ hĕ·wê hĕ·wêh hĕ·wî- heVe heVeh hevi hĕwê hĕwêh hĕwî- hō·weh hoVeh hōweh yə·hū yeHu yəhūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 27:29 HEB: לְךָ֙ לְאֻמִּ֔ים הֱוֵ֤ה גְבִיר֙ לְאַחֶ֔יךָ KJV: bow down to thee: be lord INT: bow and nations be to you be master of your brothers Nehemiah 6:6 Job 37:6 Ecclesiastes 2:22 Ecclesiastes 11:3 Isaiah 16:4 6 Occurrences |
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crash, roar, resonance; 'weithin hallende Selbstverkündigung' Id. 
ordinarily means be Gentle, quiet, especially in speech). 
to fall (see הָוָא), also to gape or yawn, and to desire (compare הַוָּה): compare FlDe 
the usual word for to be (probably originally to fall out, accidit, hence come to pass, come to be, γίγνεσθαι), Mishna id. very common) a rare synonym of הָיָה q. v. : —