תְּאַוֶּ֖ה
𐤕𐤀𐤅𐤄
taʼăvâh
desires
A strong longing or craving, especially for something desirable, pleasurable, or forbidden; in some contexts, an intense appetite or lust, whether for food, objects, or experiences. May carry neutral, positive, or negative connotations depending on context; typically implies a deep inward desire, sometimes uncontrolled or excessive. Frequently used of physical appetites or desires, but can refer to any strong yearning.
1 Samuel 2:16 · Word #11
Lexicon H8378
| Lemma | תַּאֲוָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤕𐤀𐤅𐤄 |
| Transliteration | taʼăvâh |
| Strong's | H8378 |
| Definition | A strong longing or craving, especially for something desirable, pleasurable, or forbidden; in some contexts, an intense appetite or lust, whether for food, objects, or experiences. May carry neutral, positive, or negative connotations depending on context; typically implies a deep inward desire, sometimes uncontrolled or excessive. Frequently used of physical appetites or desires, but can refer to any strong yearning. |
Morphology HVpi3fs
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | p — Piel — Intensive active |
| Conjugation | i — Imperfect — Incomplete or ongoing action |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | desires |
SIBI-P1 Translation H8378-06
she intensely craves
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Piel stem (intensive), imperfect, 3rd person feminine singular. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Piel stem intensifies the root אוה, conveying strong or heightened desire. The imperfect 3rd feminine singular form is reflected by "she" and the ongoing or impending sense of "craves." |
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