Strong's H3970 · Hebrew
מַאֲוַי
maʼăvay · /mah-av-ah'ee/
Number
H3970
Language
Hebrew
Original word
מַאֲוַי
Transliteration
maʼăvay
Pronunciation
mah-av-ah'ee
KJV occurrences
1 verse
Definition
a desire
KJV: desire.
Root / derivation: from H183 (אָוָה);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מַאֲוַי across 1 verse.
desires1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3970 (maʼăvay) mean?
a desire
How many times does H3970 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3970 (מַאֲוַי) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “desires.”
How is maʼăvay translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3970 is rendered as “desires” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word מַאֲוַי come from?
from H183 (אָוָה);