To crave, to desire

H183
Hebrew
UBS
אָוָה
ʼâvâhaw-vaw'
Verb

Definition

= state in which humans sense a physical craving for food or alcoholic drinks; this desire is associated with one's {L:נֶפֶשׁ<SDBH:נֶפֶשׁ>} ≈ and can be both good and evil

Semantic Domains

Desire
Wish
Know

Etymology

a primitive root;

KJV Translations

covet, (greatly) desire, be desirous, long, lust (after)

Occurrences26
Frequency Rank#1134

Verse Usage

This word appears 26 times in the Bible. Verse examples coming soon.