Lexicon kamah: To long for, to yearn, to desire Original Word: כָּמַהּ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance long A primitive root; to pine after -- long. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to faint NASB Translation yearns (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs כָּמַהּ verb faint (Arabic  is be pale of face, gray (of daylight), weak-eyed,  blind from birth; Syriac  be blind), only figurative — Qal Perfect3masculine singular לְךָ בְשָׂרִי ׳כ Psalm 63:2 faint (with longing) for thee ("" צָֽמְאָה לְךָ נַפְשִׁי). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: This word is a primitive root in the Hebrew language.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of longing or yearning as expressed by כָּמַהּ in Hebrew can be related to certain Greek terms in the New Testament. Notably, Strong's Greek Number G4080 (πιπράσκω, pipraskō) and G5101 (τίς, tis) can be considered in the broader context of desire and inquiry, though they do not directly translate the Hebrew term. G4080 is more about selling or being sold, while G5101 is an interrogative pronoun often translated as "who" or "what," used in questions that may express a form of seeking or longing for understanding or knowledge. Usage: The verb כָּמַהּ is used in the Hebrew Bible to express a strong emotional longing or desire. It is often associated with a deep, heartfelt yearning. Context: The Hebrew verb כָּמַהּ appears in the context of expressing a profound longing or desire. This term is used to describe an intense emotional state, often in relation to a deep-seated need or want. The usage of כָּמַהּ in the Hebrew Scriptures highlights the human experience of yearning, whether for physical sustenance, spiritual fulfillment, or relational connection. The term captures the essence of a soul's deep craving, reflecting the intensity of human emotions in the biblical narrative. Forms and Transliterations כָּמַ֣הּ כמה kā·mah kaMah kāmahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 63:1 HEB: לְךָ֨ ׀ נַפְשִׁ֗י כָּמַ֣הּ לְךָ֣ בְשָׂרִ֑י NAS: for You, my flesh yearns for You, In a dry KJV: for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry INT: thirsts my soul yearns my flesh land |
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