Strong's Lexicon kamah: To long for, to yearn, to desire Original Word: כָּמַהּ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of longing or yearning is "ἐπιποθέω" (epipotheō), which also conveys a deep desire or longing, particularly in a spiritual or emotional context. Usage: The Hebrew verb "kamah" conveys a deep sense of longing or yearning, often with an emotional or spiritual connotation. It is used to express a strong desire or craving, typically for something that is deeply valued or needed. This longing can be directed towards God, spiritual fulfillment, or other significant aspects of life. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Hebrew context, longing and yearning were often associated with the soul's deep desires for connection with God, community, and the fulfillment of divine promises. The Hebrew culture placed a strong emphasis on the heart's desires and the pursuit of righteousness, often viewing such longings as integral to one's relationship with God and community. 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). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance long A primitive root; to pine after -- long. 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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