Strong's H2245 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: חָבַב (châbab)

Pronunciation: khaw-bab'

POS: khaw-bab' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root (compare , );

Definition: a primitive root (compare חָבָא, חָבָה); properly, to hide (as in the bosom), i.e. to cherish (with affection); love.

KJV Usage: love.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) (Qal) to love fervently, cherish

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