Strong’s H0160

אַהֲבָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

ahabah

Pronunciation

ah-hah-VAH

Definition

Love

Meaning

affection

Usage

The Hebrew word "ahabah" primarily denotes love in various forms, including romantic love, familial love, and the love between friends. It is often used to describe the deep, covenantal love that God has for His people, as well as the love that individuals are called to have for God and one another. This term encompasses both emotional affection and a commitment to act in the best interest of the other.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 7:8;1 Samuel 18:3;1 Samuel 20:17;1 Samuel 20:17;2 Samuel 1:26;2 Samuel 1:26;2 Samuel 13:15;1 Kings 10:9;1 Kings 11:2;2 Chronicles 2:11;2 Chronicles 9:8;Psalm 109:4;Psalm 109:5;Proverbs 5:19;Proverbs 10:12;Proverbs 15:17;Proverbs 17:9;Proverbs 27:5;Ecclesiastes 9:1;Ecclesiastes 9:6;Songs 2:4;Songs 2:5;Songs 2:7;Songs 3:5;Songs 3:10