תַּאֲוָ֣ה
𐤕𐤀𐤅𐤄
taʼăvâh
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 13:19 · Word #1
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 HNcfsa
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 | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | desire |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8378-03
intense longing
| Morphological Notes | Feminine singular common noun, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun תַּאֲוָה derives from the root אוה (“to desire, crave”) and denotes the state or force of deep inward craving. "Intense longing" preserves the strength and inwardness of the root while reflecting its feminine singular abstract noun form. |
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