2245. chabab

Lexicon

chabab: To love, to cherish, to embrace

Original Word: חָבַב
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: chabab
Pronunciation: khaw-bab'
Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-bab')
Definition: To love, to cherish, to embrace
Meaning: to hide, to cherish

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

love

A primitive root (compare chaba', chabah); properly, to hide (as in the bosom), i.e. To cherish (with affection) -- love.

see HEBREW chaba'

see HEBREW chabah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to love
NASB Translation
loves (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[חָבַב] verb love (Late Hebrew Pi`el id.; Arabic be loved; Ethiopic amore alicujus incendi Di; Aramaic kindle, be set on fire, , חַבֵּב love, embrace, חוּבָּא bosom) —

Qal Participle אַף חֹבֵב עַמִּים Deuteronomy 33:3 (Di reads עַמּוֺ, compare ᵐ5).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2928 • κρύπτω (kryptō): to hide, conceal
• Strong's Greek Number 5368 • φιλέω (phileō): to love, to cherish

These Greek entries reflect similar concepts of hiding and cherishing, illustrating the continuity of these themes across the biblical languages.

Usage: The verb חָבַב (chavab) is used in the Hebrew Bible to convey the actions of hiding or cherishing. It implies a sense of protection or affection, often in a context where something is kept safe or held dear.

Context: The Hebrew verb חָבַב (chavab) is a primitive root that appears in the Hebrew Scriptures with the primary meanings of "to hide" and "to cherish." This term is used to describe actions that involve concealing something for protection or holding something in high regard due to its value or importance. The concept of cherishing often carries an emotional or affectionate connotation, suggesting a deep appreciation or love for the object or person being cherished.

In the context of the Hebrew Bible, חָבַב can be seen in passages where individuals or objects are hidden for safety or where there is an expression of deep affection and care. The act of hiding is not merely physical concealment but can also imply a spiritual or emotional safeguarding. Similarly, cherishing goes beyond mere appreciation, indicating a profound connection or bond.

The usage of חָבַב in the biblical text reflects the cultural and theological values of the ancient Israelites, where protection and affection were integral to relationships, whether between individuals, within families, or in the community's relationship with God. The term underscores the importance of safeguarding what is valuable and nurturing what is loved.

Forms and Transliterations

חֹבֵ֣ב חבב choVev ḥō·ḇêḇ ḥōḇêḇ

Englishman's Concordance

Deuteronomy 33:3
HEB: אַ֚ף חֹבֵ֣ב עַמִּ֔ים כָּל־
NAS: Indeed, He loves the people; All
KJV: Yea, he loved the people;
INT: Indeed loves the people All

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2245
1 Occurrence

ḥō·ḇêḇ — 1 Occ.