Strong's H159 · Hebrew
אֹהַב
ʼôhab · /o'-hab/
Number
H159
Language
Hebrew
Original word
אֹהַב
Transliteration
ʼôhab
Pronunciation
o'-hab
KJV occurrences
1 verse
Definition
{affection (in a good or a bad sense)}
KJV: love.
Root / derivation: from H156 (אָדַשׁ); meaning the same as H158 (אַהַב)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אֹהַב across 1 verse.
loves1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H159 (ʼôhab) mean?
{affection (in a good or a bad sense)}
How many times does H159 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H159 (אֹהַב) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “loves.”
How is ʼôhab translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H159 is rendered as “loves” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word אֹהַב come from?
from H156 (אָדַשׁ); meaning the same as H158 (אַהַב)