אַהֲבָ֑ה
𐤀𐤄𐤁𐤄
ʼahăbâh
love
Affection, attachment, or love; denotes deep emotional connection such as love between individuals (romantic, familial, or social), as well as the devotion or loyalty directed toward God, objects, or ideals. The term encompasses desire, pleasure, and a willful inclination toward someone or something, expressing both human and divine love in various contexts.
Proverbs 17:9 · Word #4
Lexicon H160
| Lemma | אַהֲבָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤄𐤁𐤄 |
| Transliteration | ʼahăbâh |
| Strong's | H160 |
| Definition | Affection, attachment, or love; denotes deep emotional connection such as love between individuals (romantic, familial, or social), as well as the devotion or loyalty directed toward God, objects, or ideals. The term encompasses desire, pleasure, and a willful inclination toward someone or something, expressing both human and divine love in various contexts. |
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 | love |
SIBI-P1 Translation H160-01
affectionate love
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; feminine singular absolute; abstract noun derived from the verb אהב. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun is a feminine singular derivative of the root אהב, expressing the state or quality of loving attachment. "Affectionate love" preserves the core notion of deep emotional attachment inherent in the root while reflecting its abstract nominal form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
affectionate love
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | The P1 rendering matches the specific sense given by the lexicon; it is appropriate for the context and requires no revision. |