3051. yahab

Lexicon

yahab: Give, provide, ascribe

Original Word: יָהַב
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: yahab
Pronunciation: yah-hab'
Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-hab')
Definition: Give, provide, ascribe
Meaning: to give, to put, imperatively, come

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

ascribe, bring, come on, give, go, set, take

A primitive root; to give (whether literal or figurative); generally, to put; imperatively (reflexive) come -- ascribe, bring, come on, give, go, set, take.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to give
NASB Translation
ascribe (10), choose (1), come (4), give (15), here (1), place (1), provide (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[יָהַב] verb give (Aramaic יְהַב, ; Arabic ; Ethiopic : Sabean והב DHM^{ZMG xxix. 1875, 614 f.} ול יהב Id^{ib. 603}) — only

Qal Imperative הַב Proverbs 30:15 (twice in verse); emphatic הָ֫בָה Genesis 11:3 10t. (6 t. followed by monosyllabic); הָבָ֫ה Genesis 29:21 before guttural (Di on Genesis 28:2 Kö^{i. 418}), feminine singular הָבִ֫י Ruth 3:15; masculine plural הָב֫וּ; Genesis 47:16 16t.; הָ֫בוּ לִ֑י Job 6:22 (on these forms see also Sta^{§606 a} Bö^{i. 225} Ges^{§ 69}. 2, R. 2); —

1 give, followed by accusative Genesis 29:21(E) give (me) my wife, Genesis 47:16 (J), Ruth 3:15; Zechariah 11:12 (pirce); of giving (i.e. causing to come forth, in deciding by lot) Urim and Thummim 1 Samuel 14:41 (twice in verse) (ᵐ5 We Dr, see אוּרִים); followed by accusative of thing + לִי Genesis 30:1(E), Judges 1:15; accusative of thing + לָנוּ Genesis 47:15 (J), Psalm 60:13 = Psalm 108:13; שָהבוּ לִ֑י Job 6:22 (no accusative expressed); absolute שַה֫ב "" הַ֤ב Proverbs 30:15.

2 = set, followed by accusative (Uriah) + אֶלמֿוּל מְּנֵי הַמִּלְחָמָה 2 Samuel 11:15 set Uriah in the fore-front of the battle.

3 with reflex. לִ (see ל,

5h) = provide, with accusative הָבוּ לָכֶם אֲנָשִׁים חֲכָמִים Deuteronomy 1:13; Joshua 18:4 (JE), Judges 20:7; 2 Samuel 16:20.

4 ascribe glory, etc., to ׳י (God): with כבוד לְ Psalm 29:1 (twice in verse); Psalm 29:2 = Psalm 96:7 (twice in verse); Psalm 96:8 = 1 Chronicles 16:28 (twice in verse); 1 Chronicles 16:29; גֹדֶל לאלהינו ׳ה Deuteronomy 32:3 (poem) ascribe greatness to, our God.

5 = come now (originally grant, permit), before voluntative: Genesis 11:3,4,7; Genesis 38:16 (all J), Exodus 1:10 (E).

יְהַב verb give (ᵑ7 Syriac; compare Biblical Hebrew); —

Pe`al Perfect3masculine singular ׳י Ezra 5:12 +; 2 masculine singular יְהַבְתְּ Daniel 2:23; 3masculine plural וִיהַ֫בוּ Daniel 3:28; Imperative masculine singular הַב (K^{§ 11. 3. a})) Daniel 5:17; Participle active יָהֵב Daniel 2:21, plural יָָֽהֲבִין Daniel 6:3; —

1 give, accusative of thing + ל person Daniel 2:48; Daniel 5:17, also (subject God) Daniel 2:21,23,37,38; Daniel 5:18,19; give report Daniel 6:3 (ל person); give over, accusative of person + בְּיַד (יַד

2) Ezra 5:12 (subject God); give up, surrender Daniel 3:28 (one's body, accusative).

2 place, lay foundations Ezra 5:16 (Nabataean also place Cooke^{102, 1. 6} SAC^{JQ 1904, 274}; see

2 Schulth^{Lex; and ZAW xxii (1902), 162}; compare D^{WB 171}).

Pe`il (W<sup>CG 224</sup>), be given, subject thing, with ל person: 3 masculine singular יְהִיב Ezra 7:4,6, יְהִב Ezra 7:14; Ezra 7:22, 3feminine singular יְהִיבַת Ezra 5:28; Ezra 7:12; Ezra 7:27; 3masculine plural וִיהִ֫יבוּ Ezra 5:14; be given up (ל of flame) Daniel 7:11. Hithpe`el Imperfect3masculine singular יִתְיְהֵב Daniel 4:13, 3feminine singular תִּתְיְה֑ב Ezra 6:4; 3masculine plural יִתְיַהֲבוּן Daniel 7:25; Participle מִתְיְהֵב Ezra 4:20; Ezra 6:9, feminine singular מִתְיִהֲבָא Ezra 6:8, plural בין- Ezra 7:19; —

1 be given, subject thing, ל person Daniel 4:13; Ezra 6:9; Ezra 7:19; be given over, subject person בִּידֵהּ (יַד 2) Daniel 7:25.

2 be paid, of cost Ezra 6:4 (מִן of source), Ezra 6:8 (ל person), toll Ezra 4:20 (ל person).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1325 (δίδωμι, didōmi): A common Greek verb meaning "to give," used extensively in the New Testament.
• G1439 (ἐάω, eaō): Meaning "to allow" or "to permit," this verb can sometimes overlap with the concept of giving permission or space.
• G1521 (εἰσάγω, eisagō): Meaning "to bring in" or "to introduce," it can relate to the act of putting or placing something.
• G3860 (παραδίδωμι, paradidōmi): Meaning "to deliver" or "to hand over," often used in contexts of giving or entrusting.
• G5342 (φέρω, pherō): Meaning "to bear" or "to carry," which can imply bringing or giving something to someone.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew verb יָהַב (yahab), its usage in the biblical text, and its Greek counterparts, offering insight into its theological and literary significance.

Usage: The term is used in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, often in imperative expressions. It can denote the act of giving or placing something, as well as inviting or calling someone to come.

Context: • יָהַב (yahab) appears in several key passages throughout the Old Testament. It is a versatile verb that can be found in contexts ranging from commands to give or provide something, to invitations or calls to action. For example, in Genesis 29:21, Jacob says to Laban, "Give me my wife," using the imperative form of יָהַב. In another instance, Psalm 29:1 uses the imperative form to call upon the heavenly beings: "Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength."
• The verb is often used in poetic and prophetic literature, where it can convey a sense of urgency or importance. Its imperative form is particularly significant in liturgical or worship settings, where it serves as a call to recognize and honor God.
• יָהַב is not as frequently used as some other Hebrew verbs for "give," such as נָתַן (natan), but it carries a distinct nuance, often associated with a direct or immediate action.

Forms and Transliterations

הַ֤ב ׀ הַ֥ב הָ֚בָה הָ֠בִי הָ֣בָה הָ֣בָה ׀ הָ֣בוּ הָ֥בָה הָֽבָה־ הָב֣וּ הָב֤וּ הָב֥וּ הָבָ֣ה הב הבה הבה־ הבו הבי hā·ḇāh hā·ḇāh- hā·ḇî hā·ḇū haḇ hāḇāh hāḇāh- hāḇî hāḇū hav Havah Havi haVu

Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 11:3
HEB: אֶל־ רֵעֵ֗הוּ הָ֚בָה נִלְבְּנָ֣ה לְבֵנִ֔ים
NAS: another, Come, let us make bricks
KJV: to another, Go to, let us make
INT: about another Come make brick

Genesis 11:4
HEB: וַיֹּאמְר֞וּ הָ֣בָה ׀ נִבְנֶה־ לָּ֣נוּ
NAS: They said, Come, let us build
KJV: And they said, Go to, let us build
INT: said Come build A city

Genesis 11:7
HEB: הָ֚בָה נֵֽרְדָ֔ה וְנָבְלָ֥ה
NAS: Come, let Us go down and there
KJV: Go to, let us go down,
INT: Come go confuse

Genesis 29:21
HEB: אֶל־ לָבָן֙ הָבָ֣ה אֶת־ אִשְׁתִּ֔י
NAS: to Laban, Give [me] my wife,
KJV: unto Laban, Give [me] my wife,
INT: to Laban Give my wife for

Genesis 30:1
HEB: אֶֽל־ יַעֲקֹב֙ הָֽבָה־ לִּ֣י בָנִ֔ים
NAS: to Jacob, Give me children,
KJV: unto Jacob, Give me children,
INT: to Jacob Give children or

Genesis 38:16
HEB: הַדֶּ֗רֶךְ וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ הָֽבָה־ נָּא֙ אָב֣וֹא
NAS: and said, Here now,
KJV: and said, Go to, I pray thee, let me come in
INT: the road and said Here now come

Genesis 47:15
HEB: יוֹסֵ֤ף לֵאמֹר֙ הָֽבָה־ לָּ֣נוּ לֶ֔חֶם
NAS: and said, Give us food,
KJV: and said, Give us bread:
INT: Joseph and said Give food why

Genesis 47:16
HEB: וַיֹּ֤אמֶר יוֹסֵף֙ הָב֣וּ מִקְנֵיכֶ֔ם וְאֶתְּנָ֥ה
NAS: said, Give up your livestock,
KJV: said, Give your cattle;
INT: said Joseph Give your livestock will give

Exodus 1:10
HEB: הָ֥בָה נִֽתְחַכְּמָ֖ה ל֑וֹ
NAS: Come, let us deal wisely
KJV: Come on, let us deal wisely
INT: Come deal or

Deuteronomy 1:13
HEB: הָב֣וּ לָ֠כֶם אֲנָשִׁ֨ים
NAS: Choose wise and discerning
KJV: Take you wise men,
INT: Choose men wise

Deuteronomy 32:3
HEB: יְהוָ֖ה אֶקְרָ֑א הָב֥וּ גֹ֖דֶל לֵאלֹהֵֽינוּ׃
NAS: of the LORD; Ascribe greatness
KJV: of the LORD: ascribe ye greatness
INT: of the LORD proclaim Ascribe greatness to our God

Joshua 18:4
HEB: הָב֥וּ לָכֶ֛ם שְׁלֹשָׁ֥ה
NAS: Provide for yourselves three men
KJV: Give out from among you three men
INT: Provide three men

Judges 1:15
HEB: וַתֹּ֨אמֶר ל֜וֹ הָֽבָה־ לִּ֣י בְרָכָ֗ה
NAS: She said to him, Give me a blessing,
KJV: And she said unto him, Give me a blessing:
INT: said Give A blessing since

Judges 20:7
HEB: בְּנֵ֣י יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל הָב֥וּ לָכֶ֛ם דָּבָ֥ר
NAS: of Israel, give your advice
KJV: of Israel; give here
INT: sons of Israel give your advice and counsel

Ruth 3:15
HEB: וַיֹּ֗אמֶר הָ֠בִי הַמִּטְפַּ֧חַת אֲשֶׁר־
NAS: Again he said, Give me the cloak
KJV: Also he said, Bring the vail
INT: said Give the cloak that

1 Samuel 14:41
HEB: אֱלֹהֵ֥י יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל הָ֣בָה תָמִ֑ים וַיִּלָּכֵ֧ד
NAS: of Israel, Give a perfect
KJV: of Israel, Give a perfect
INT: the God of Israel Give A perfect were taken

2 Samuel 11:15
HEB: בַּסֵּ֖פֶר לֵאמֹ֑ר הָב֣וּ אֶת־ אֽוּרִיָּ֗ה
NAS: saying, Place Uriah
KJV: saying, Set ye Uriah
INT: the letter saying Place Uriah about

2 Samuel 16:20
HEB: אֶל־ אֲחִיתֹ֑פֶל הָב֥וּ לָכֶ֛ם עֵצָ֖ה
NAS: to Ahithophel, Give your advice.
KJV: to Ahithophel, Give counsel
INT: to Ahithophel Give your advice What

1 Chronicles 16:28
HEB: הָב֤וּ לַֽיהוָה֙ מִשְׁפְּח֣וֹת
NAS: Ascribe to the LORD, O families
KJV: Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds
INT: Ascribe to the LORD families

1 Chronicles 16:28
HEB: מִשְׁפְּח֣וֹת עַמִּ֔ים הָב֥וּ לַיהוָ֖ה כָּב֥וֹד
NAS: of the peoples, Ascribe to the LORD
KJV: of the people, give unto the LORD
INT: families of the peoples Ascribe to the LORD glory

1 Chronicles 16:29
HEB: הָב֥וּ לַיהוָ֖ה כְּב֣וֹד
NAS: Ascribe to the LORD the glory
KJV: Give unto the LORD the glory
INT: Ascribe to the LORD the glory

Job 6:22
HEB: הֲ‍ֽכִי־ אָ֭מַרְתִּי הָ֣בוּ לִ֑י וּ֝מִכֹּחֲכֶ֗ם
NAS: Have I said, 'Give me [something],' Or, 'Offer a bribe
KJV: Did I say, Bring unto me? or, Give a reward
INT: for said Give ability Offer

Psalm 29:1
HEB: מִזְמ֗וֹר לְדָ֫וִ֥ד הָב֣וּ לַֽ֭יהוָה בְּנֵ֣י
NAS: A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD,
KJV: Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty,
INT: Psalm of David Give to the LORD sons

Psalm 29:1
HEB: בְּנֵ֣י אֵלִ֑ים הָב֥וּ לַ֝יהוָ֗ה כָּב֥וֹד
NAS: of the mighty, Ascribe to the LORD
KJV: O ye mighty, give unto the LORD
INT: sons of the mighty Ascribe to the LORD glory

Psalm 29:2
HEB: הָב֣וּ לַֽ֭יהוָה כְּב֣וֹד
NAS: Ascribe to the LORD the glory
KJV: Give unto the LORD the glory
INT: Ascribe to the LORD the glory

33 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3051
33 Occurrences

haḇ — 2 Occ.
hā·ḇāh — 12 Occ.
hā·ḇî — 1 Occ.
hā·ḇū — 18 Occ.