וְ/תַאֲוַ֖ת
𐤅/𐤕𐤀𐤅𐤕
taʼăvâh
and desire
A strong longing or craving, especially for something desirable, pleasurable, or forbidden; in some contexts, an intense appetite or lust, whether for food, objects, or experiences. May carry neutral, positive, or negative connotations depending on context; typically implies a deep inward desire, sometimes uncontrolled or excessive. Frequently used of physical appetites or desires, but can refer to any strong yearning.
Proverbs 10:24 · Word #5
Lexicon H8378
| Lemma | תַּאֲוָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤕𐤀𐤅𐤄 |
| Transliteration | taʼăvâh |
| Strong's | H8378 |
| Definition | A strong longing or craving, especially for something desirable, pleasurable, or forbidden; in some contexts, an intense appetite or lust, whether for food, objects, or experiences. May carry neutral, positive, or negative connotations depending on context; typically implies a deep inward desire, sometimes uncontrolled or excessive. Frequently used of physical appetites or desires, but can refer to any strong yearning. |
Morphology HC/Ncfsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and desire |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8378-07
craving of
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular common noun in construct state (תַאֲוַת), from the root אוה. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from אוה and denotes a strong inward longing or craving. The feminine singular construct form requires an "of" relationship, hence "craving of" to reflect its bound state. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
and desire of
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'craving of' is permissible, but 'desire of' aligns more closely to the typical rendering in this proverb context and reflects the neutral/positive connotation here. |