אֲהוּבָה / שְׂנוּאָה
To have affection for (sexually or otherwise) · to hate (personally)
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Canonical witness: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
This lexicon entry is part of our ongoing editorial review. If you notice missing content, unclear wording, or a possible correction, please send us a note through the Connect page. Screenshots are helpful.
Words in this compound — expand to study each participant
אָהַב H157 to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
שָׂנֵא H8130 to hate (personally)
What does אֲהוּבָה / שְׂנוּאָה (ahuvah / senuah) mean in the Bible?
אָהַב · שָׂנֵא is a Hebrew phrase meaning "to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)".
Full entry for אֲהוּבָה / שְׂנוּאָה (H157, H8130) · Open the biblical lexicon
Meaning
Word Origins
אֲהוּבָה / שְׂנוּאָה is a primitive root — no further derivation.
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.