אָוָה
To wish for
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What does אָוָה (ta’ăwaṯ) mean in the Bible?
אָוָה (ta’ăwaṯ) is a Hebrew word meaning "to wish for". to wish for BDB: incline Usage: covet, (greatly) desire, be desirous, long, lust (after).
Meaning
Intense, often illicit desire that bends the will toward forbidden objects; covetousness
to wish for BDB: incline Usage: covet, (greatly) desire, be desirous, long, lust (after).
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Hithpael reflexive or reciprocal — the subject acts on itself or mutually with others 11×
Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action 7×
Biblical Occurrences
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Showing 8 of 28 occurrences in the biblical text.
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