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תָּאַב H8374

H8374 is the Hebrew word תָּאַב, transliterated tâʼab and said taw-ab'. The King James Version most often renders it abhor.

Word: תָּאַבTransliteration: tâʼabSaid: taw-ab'Language: HebrewIn the KJV: 1 verse

What it means

to loathe (morally).

Where it comes from

a primitive root (probably identical with H8373 (תָּאַב) through the idea of puffing disdainfully at; compare H340 (אָיַב)).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.

abhor 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: abhor.

Verses using תָּאַב

All 1 verse, quoted in full.

Amos 6:8 · KJV

The Lord GOD hath sworn by himself, saith the LORD the God of hosts, I abhor the excellency of Jacob, and hate his palaces: therefore will I deliver up the city with all that is therein.

Common questions

What does Strong's H8374 mean?

H8374 is the Hebrew word תָּאַב (tâʼab), meaning to loathe (morally).

How is H8374 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it abhor (1 time).

How many times does H8374 appear in the Bible?

תָּאַב (tâʼab) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H8374 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root (probably identical with H8373 (תָּאַב) through the idea of puffing disdainfully at; compare H340 (אָיַב)).

Nearby entries

H8371 · שָׁתַת — to place, i.e. array; reflex. to lie H8372 · תָּא — a room (as circumscribed)H8373 · תָּאַב — to desire H8375 · תַּאֲבָה — desire H8376 · תָּאָה — to mark off, i.e. (intensively) designate H8377 · תְּאוֹ — a species of antelope (probably from the…

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