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חָבַב H2245
H2245 is the Hebrew word חָבַב, transliterated châbab and said khaw-bab'. The King James Version most often renders it loved.
What it means
properly, to hide (as in the bosom), i.e. to cherish (with affection).
Where it comes from
a primitive root (compare H2244 (חָבָא), H2247 (חָבָה)).
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.
Verses using חָבַב
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Deuteronomy 33:3 · KJV
Yea, he loved the people; all his saints are in thy hand: and they sat down at thy feet; every one shall receive of thy words.
Common questions
What does Strong's H2245 mean?
H2245 is the Hebrew word חָבַב (châbab), meaning properly, to hide (as in the bosom), i.e. to cherish (with affection).
How is H2245 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it loved (1 time).
How many times does H2245 appear in the Bible?
חָבַב (châbab) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H2245 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root (compare H2244 (חָבָא), H2247 (חָבָה)).
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