Strong’s H0183

אָוָה

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

avah

Pronunciation

ah-vah'

Definition

To desire, to crave, to long for

Meaning

to wish for

Usage

The Hebrew verb "avah" primarily conveys the idea of a strong desire or longing. It is often used in the context of yearning or craving for something, whether it be physical, emotional, or spiritual. This term can denote both positive desires, such as a longing for God or righteousness, and negative desires, such as coveting or lusting after something forbidden.

Bible references

Numbers 11:4;Numbers 11:34;Deuteronomy 5:21;Deuteronomy 12:20;Deuteronomy 14:26;2 Samuel 3:21;2 Samuel 23:15;1 Kings 11:37;1 Chronicles 11:17;Job 23:13;Psalm 45:11;Psalm 106:14;Psalm 132:13;Psalm 132:14;Proverbs 13:4;Proverbs 21:10;Proverbs 21:26;Proverbs 23:3;Proverbs 23:6;Proverbs 24:1;Ecclesiastes 6:2;Isaiah 26:9;Jeremiah 17:16;Amos 5:18;Micah 7:1