Strong's H5689 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: עֲגַב (ʻăgab)

Pronunciation: aw-gab'

POS: aw-gab' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; to breathe after, i.e. to love (sensually); dote, lover.

KJV Usage: dote, lover.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) (Qal) to have inordinate affection or lust
• 2. 1a) lust (participle)
• 3. 1b) paramours (participle as subst)

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G2007
• GREEK G25

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