Strong's H183 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: אָוָה (ʼâvâh)

Pronunciation: aw-vaw'

POS: aw-vaw' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to wish for; covet, (greatly) desire, be desirous, long, lust (after).

KJV Usage: covet, (greatly) desire, be desirous, long, lust (after).

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) desire, incline, covet, wait longingly, wish, sigh, want, be greedy, prefer
• 2. 1a) (Piel) to desire, crave (food and drink)
• 3. 1b) (Hithpael) to desire, long for, lust after (of bodily appetites)

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G1937
• GREEK G1938
• GREEK G1939

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