Strong's H158 · Hebrew
אַהַב
ʼahab · /ah'-hab/
Number
H158
Language
Hebrew
Original word
אַהַב
Transliteration
ʼahab
Pronunciation
ah'-hab
KJV occurrences
2 verses
Definition
affection (in a good or a bad sense)
KJV: love(-r).
Root / derivation: from H157 (אָהַב);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אַהַב across 2 verses.
lovers1×
loving1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H158 (ʼahab) mean?
affection (in a good or a bad sense)
How many times does H158 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H158 (אַהַב) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “lovers.”
How is ʼahab translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H158 is rendered as “lovers” (1×), “loving” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word אַהַב come from?
from H157 (אָהַב);