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אַהַב H158
H158 is the Hebrew word אַהַב, transliterated ʼahab and said ah'-hab. The King James Version most often renders it loving.
What it means
affection (in a good or a bad sense).
Where it comes from
from H157 (אָהַב).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: love(-r).
Verses using אַהַב
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Proverbs 5:19 · KJV
Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always with her love.
Common questions
What does Strong's H158 mean?
H158 is the Hebrew word אַהַב (ʼahab), meaning affection (in a good or a bad sense).
How is H158 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it loving (1 time).
How many times does H158 appear in the Bible?
אַהַב (ʼahab) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H158 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H157 (אָהַב).
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