Strong's H2245 · Hebrew
חָבַב
châbab · /khaw-bab'/
Number
H2245
Language
Hebrew
Original word
חָבַב
Transliteration
châbab
Pronunciation
khaw-bab'
KJV occurrences
1 verse
Definition
properly, to hide (as in the bosom), i.e. to cherish (with affection)
KJV: love.
Root / derivation: a primitive root (compare H2244 (חָבָא), H2247 (חָבָה));
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חָבַב across 1 verse.
loved1×
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 H2245 (châbab) mean?
properly, to hide (as in the bosom), i.e. to cherish (with affection)
How many times does H2245 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2245 (חָבַב) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “loved.”
How is châbab translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2245 is rendered as “loved” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word חָבַב come from?
a primitive root (compare H2244 (חָבָא), H2247 (חָבָה));