Strong's H2968 · Hebrew
יָאַב
yâʼab · /yaw-ab'/
Number
H2968
Language
Hebrew
Original word
יָאַב
Transliteration
yâʼab
Pronunciation
yaw-ab'
KJV occurrences
1 verse
Definition
to desire
KJV: long.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered יָאַב across 1 verse.
longed1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2968 (yâʼab) mean?
to desire
How many times does H2968 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2968 (יָאַב) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “longed.”
How is yâʼab translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2968 is rendered as “longed” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word יָאַב come from?
a primitive root;