Strong’s H0163

אַהֲוָא

Part of speech

Proper Name Location

Transliteration

Ahava'

Pronunciation

ah-hah-VAH

Definition

Ahava

Meaning

Ahava

Usage

Ahava is a name used in the Bible to refer to a river or canal in Babylon. It is notably mentioned in the context of the Jewish exiles returning to Jerusalem under the leadership of Ezra. The term is used to describe a location where Ezra gathered the exiles and proclaimed a fast before their journey.

Bible references

Ezra 8:15;Ezra 8:21;Ezra 8:31