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אַהֲבָה. ah-ha-vah H160 love (human love, God’s love) from the root אָהַב H157 love (above) Deut. 7:8 But because loved H160 you, and because he would keep the oath which he had sworn unto your fathers, hath brought you out with a mighty hand, and redeemed you out of the house of bondmen, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.
Since there is more than one word for love in Hebrew, do they have different meanings? We are happy to help you find the answers you need. Sign up below to get a list describing four Hebrew words for love, their Hebrew spelling and profound meaning, along with relevant Bible references.
1 sty 2009 · The lexical analysis of the Hebrew Bible shows that the main word used to describe love is derived fr om the ahab roots (Stauffer 1993: 21). Ahab’s etymology is quite uncertain because not...
27 gru 2023 · Throughout the Hebrew Bible, we see hesed translated in a number of different ways: steadfast love, mercy, lovingkindness, and goodness. While these synonyms develop our understanding, they only just skim the surface of this multifaceted, rich word.
חסד [kheh-sed] One of the Hebrew words for 'love' is hesed ( חסד , pronounced "kheh-sed"), which is actually a dificult word to translate into English. That is because it can have a range of meanings. Theologian John Oswalt said hesed is "... a completely undeserved kindness and generosity."
24 sty 2024 · The first, ahava, represents romantic love and general affection. Racham, on the other hand, signifies caring and devoted love reminiscent of a parent-child relationship. Lastly, dod takes on a romantic meaning in the Bible, notably in Song of Solomon, where it emphasizes the lover’s relationship.
14 wrz 2017 · What does the Bible say about love? Here are the five, main Greek & Hebrew words for love and LOTS of Bible verses about love for you to read.
