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יָאַב H2968
H2968 is the Hebrew word יָאַב, transliterated yâʼab and said yaw-ab'. The King James Version most often renders it longed.
Word: יָאַבTransliteration: yâʼabSaid: yaw-ab'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 1 verse
What it means
to desire.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
longed 1×
Strong's own list of renderings: long.
Verses using יָאַב
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Psalm 119:131 · KJV
I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments.
Common questions
What does Strong's H2968 mean?
H2968 is the Hebrew word יָאַב (yâʼab), meaning to desire.
How is H2968 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it longed (1 time).
How many times does H2968 appear in the Bible?
יָאַב (yâʼab) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H2968 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
Nearby entries
H2965 · טָרָף — recently torn off, i.e. freshH2966 · טְרֵפָה — prey, i.e. flocks devoured by animalsH2967 · טַרְפְּלַי — a Tarpelite (collectively) or inhabitants…H2969 · יָאָה — to be suitableH2970 · יַאֲזַנְיָה — Jaazanjah, the name of four IsraelitesH2971 · יָאִיר — Jair, the name of four Israelites
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