יְהָב
𐤉𐤄𐤁
yᵉhâb
H3053 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Gift, offering, or portion bestowed, often with the nuance of something allocated, entrusted, or imposed. In later Hebrew (such as in the Psalms), the term especially denotes a burden—something given to be carried, whether in a literal or metaphorical sense.
Semantic Range
that which is given, share, gift, portion, appointed lot, burden (literal or figurative), load
Root / Etymology
From the root יָהַב (y-h-b), meaning 'to give' or 'to bestow.' יְהָב derives as a nominal form, signifying 'what is given'—be it a gift, portion, or burden. The root emphasizes the act of presenting or allocating something to another.
Historical & Contextual Notes
The word is rare in the Hebrew Bible, attested only in Psalm 55:23 and possibly archaic or dialectal. In Psalm 55, it takes on the sense of one's burden—that which is appointed for an individual to bear. Some post-biblical uses develop the sense as a burden or load further. The semantic range reflects both positive connotations (gift, share) and negative or onerous aspects (burden, load), depending on context. The standard English translation 'burden' in Psalms reflects the later or metaphorical extension of the term, but the root sense also allows for the more general 'what has been given' in earlier or broader usage. Related roots (e.g. נָתַן, 'to give') can imply a similar semantic range; יְהָב is more often employed in poetic or elevated style.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from יָהַב; properly, what is given (by Providence), i.e. a lot; burden.
Bantu Hebrew
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יהב (y-h-b) — to give, bestow, allocate
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H1890 | הַבְהָב | my whole-burnt gift-offerings |
| H1934 | הָוָא | Give! |
| H3051 | יָהַב | Give! |
| H3052 | יְהַב | Give! |
| H3097 | יוֹאָב | in YHWH-is-Father |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3053-01 |
יְהָבְ/ךָ֮ | yehavekha | HNcmsc/Sp2ms |
your burden | your given-portion | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3053-01 |
Psalms 55:23 | יְהָבְ/ךָ֮ | yehavekha | HNcmsc/Sp2ms |
your burden | your given-portion |