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תָּאַב H8373
H8373 is the Hebrew word תָּאַב, transliterated tâʼab and said taw-ab'. The King James Version most often renders it behold i have longed.
What it means
to desire.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: long.
Verses using תָּאַב
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Psalm 119:40 · KJV
Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.
Psalm 119:174 · KJV
I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight.
Common questions
What does Strong's H8373 mean?
H8373 is the Hebrew word תָּאַב (tâʼab), meaning to desire.
How is H8373 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it behold i have longed (1 time), longed (1 time).
How many times does H8373 appear in the Bible?
תָּאַב (tâʼab) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H8373 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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