כְּאֵב
Suffering (physical or mental), adversity
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What does כְּאֵב (kĕʾēb) mean in the Bible?
כְּאֵב (kĕʾēb) is a Hebrew word meaning "suffering (physical or mental), adversity". suffering (physical or mental), adversity BDB: pain Usage: grief, pain, sorrow.
Meaning
Encompasses both physical pain and deep emotional anguish; signifies suffering as a totality of human distress
suffering (physical or mental), adversity BDB: pain Usage: grief, pain, sorrow.
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