יָהַב
ya.hav
“to give”
Definition
to give (whether literal or figurative); generally, to put; imperatively (reflexive) come
a primitive root;
- to give, provide, ascribe, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to give 1a2) to set, place 1a3) to provide (with reflexive) 1a4) to ascribe (glory) 1a5) to grant, permit, come now Aramaic equivalent: ye.hav (*יְהַב *"to give" H3052)
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Verb
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Occurrences
יָהַב appears 27 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations,ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
Choose for yourselves wise, understanding, and respected men from each of your tribes, and I will appoint them as your leaders.”
Come, let Us go down and confuse their language, so that they will not understand one another’s speech.”
“Then bring me your livestock,” said Joseph. “Since the money is gone, I will sell you food in exchange for your livestock.”
The leech has two daughters:Give and Give.There are three things that are never satisfied, four that never say, ‘Enough!’:
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