Strong’s H0014
אָבָה
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
abah
Pronunciation
ah-VAH
Definition
To be willing, to consent, to yield, to desire
Meaning
to breathe after, to be acquiescent
Usage
The Hebrew verb "abah" primarily conveys the idea of willingness or consent. It is used to express a person's readiness or desire to do something, often in the context of making a choice or decision. The term can also imply a sense of yielding or giving in to a request or command.
Bible references
Genesis 24:5;Genesis 24:8;Genesis 47:11;Exodus 10:27;Leviticus 26:21;Deuteronomy 1:26;Deuteronomy 2:30;Deuteronomy 10:10;Deuteronomy 13:8;Deuteronomy 23:5;Deuteronomy 25:7;Deuteronomy 29:20;Joshua 24:10;Judges 11:17;Judges 19:10;Judges 19:25;Judges 20:13;1 Samuel 15:9;1 Samuel 22:17;1 Samuel 26:23;1 Samuel 31:4;2 Samuel 2:21;2 Samuel 6:10;2 Samuel 12:17;2 Samuel 13:14