Lexicon maavay: Desire, longing Original Word: מַאֲוַי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance desire From 'avah; a desire -- desire. see HEBREW 'avah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as i Definition desire NASB Translation desires (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מַאֲוַי] noun [masculine] desire plural construct מַאֲוַיֵּי רָשָׁע Psalm 140:9. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root אָוָה (avah), which means "to desire" or "to wish."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 1939 • ἐπιθυμία (epithymia): Often translated as "desire" or "lust," this Greek term captures similar nuances of longing or craving, whether for good or ill. Usage: This Hebrew word is used in the context of expressing a deep-seated desire or longing. It is often associated with the inner wishes or aspirations of an individual. Context: מַאֲוַי (ma'away) appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote a strong desire or longing. It is a noun that captures the essence of human yearning, often reflecting the innermost wishes of the heart. The term is used in various contexts, including personal aspirations and spiritual longings. In the Berean Standard Bible, the word is translated to reflect the intensity of the desire being expressed. The concept of מַאֲוַי is significant in understanding the human condition as portrayed in the Scriptures, where desires can lead to both positive outcomes and challenges, depending on their alignment with divine will. Forms and Transliterations מַאֲוַיֵּ֣י מאויי ma’ăwayyê ma·’ă·way·yê maavaiYeiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 140:8 HEB: תִּתֵּ֣ן יְ֭הוָה מַאֲוַיֵּ֣י רָשָׁ֑ע זְמָמ֥וֹ NAS: O LORD, the desires of the wicked; KJV: not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: INT: grant LORD the desires of the wicked his device 1 Occurrence |
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