אַוָּה
av.vah (H0185)
desire
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word "av.vah" (H0185) conveys the concept of desire, an emotional and internal experience that drives individuals towards a particular object or outcome. In 7 occurrences throughout the Bible, this term highlights the depth of human longing, often accompanied by a sense of urgency and intensity. The range of usage for "av.vah" involves various forms of desire, such as intense craving, strong attraction, or fervent longing. This word seems to emphasize the subjective, personal aspect of desire, focusing on the individual's emotional state rather than external circumstances. The data also suggests that "av.vah" can be used to describe both positive and negative desires, indicating a universal human experience. In the Bible, "av.vah" serves as a means of expressing human emotion, revealing the complexity and depth of individual longings. By using this term, authors were able to convey the rich tapestry of human experience, revealing the ways in which desires can shape and influence lives.
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Yet you may kill and eat meat within all your gates, after all the desire of your soul, according to Yahweh your God’s blessing which he has given you. The unclean and the clean may eat of it, as of the gazelle and the deer.
When Yahweh your God enlarges your border, as he has promised you, and you say, “I want to eat meat,” because your soul desires to eat meat, you may eat meat, after all the desire of your soul.
If the place which Yahweh your God shall choose to put his name is too far from you, then you shall kill of your herd and of your flock, which Yahweh has given you, as I have commanded you; and you may eat within your gates, after all the desire of your soul.
If a Levite comes from any of your gates out of all Israel where he lives, and comes with all the desire of his soul to the place which Yahweh shall choose,
Now therefore, O king, come down. According to all the desire of your soul to come down; and our part will be to deliver him up into the king’s hand.”
a wild donkey used to the wilderness, that sniffs the wind in her craving. When she is in heat, who can turn her away? All those who seek her will not weary themselves. In her month, they will find her.
When it is my desire, I will chastise them; and the nations will be gathered against them, when they are bound to their two transgressions.