What does יָהַב · δίδωμι mean in the Bible?
יָהַב · δίδωμι is a Hebrew phrase meaning "an insistent cry demanding more".
Hebrew · H3051, G1325
הַב הַב
To give (whether literal or figurative); generally, to put ; imperatively (reflexive) come · to give
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יָהַב H3051 to give (whether literal or figurative); generally, to put ; imperatively (reflexive) come
δίδωμι G1325 to give
Pronunciation dídōmi
Give with complete authority and personal investment; often implies committed transfer of power or responsibility.
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What does הַב הַב (hav hav) mean in the Bible?
יָהַב · δίδωμι is a Hebrew phrase meaning "an insistent cry demanding more".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H3051, G1325?
H3051, G1325 is connected to 33 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. an insistent cry demanding more
Source Gloss
an insistent cry demanding more
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups 1 Aligned forms 21
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 21×
Sequential imperfect 1Chr 16:28 · 1Chr 16:29 · 2Sam 11:15 · 2Sam 16:20 · Deut 1:13 · Deut 32:3 · Gen 47:16 · Job 6:22 · Josh 18:4 · Judg 20:7 · Ps 29:1 · Ps 29:2 · Ps 96:7 · Ps 96:8 · Zech 11:12 · Prov 30:15 21×
Word Origins
הַב הַב is a primitive root - no further derivation.
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0
Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain