עָגַב

a.gavVerbH5689

to lust

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

to breathe after, i.e. to love (sensually)

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. (Qal) to have inordinate affection or lust 1a) lust (participle) 1b) paramours (participle as subst)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Ezk
6
Jeremiah
1

Key Passages

  • Ezk 23:5
  • Ezk 23:7
  • Ezk 23:9
  • Ezk 23:12
  • Ezk 23:16

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