Strong’s H0109

אָדַב

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

adab

Pronunciation

ah-dab'

Definition

To languish, to pine away

Meaning

to languish

Usage

The Hebrew verb "adab" conveys the idea of languishing or pining away, often in the context of emotional or physical decline. It suggests a state of weakness or wasting away, typically due to grief, sorrow, or distress. This term is used to describe a deep, consuming sense of loss or longing that affects one's vitality.

Bible references

1 Samuel 2:33