חָבַב

cha.vavVerbH2245

to love

From: a primitive root (compare H2244 (חָבָא), H2247 (חָבָה));

Short Definition

properly, to hide (as in the bosom), i.e. to cherish (with affection)

Full Lexicon Entry

(Qal) to love fervently, cherish

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Deuteronomy
1

Key Passages

  • Deuteronomy 33:3

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