Strong's H8669 · Hebrew
תְּשׁוּקָה
tᵉshûwqâh · /tesh-oo-kaw'/
Definition
a longing
KJV: desire.
Root / derivation: from H7783 (שׁוּק) in the original sense of stretching out after;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered תְּשׁוּקָה across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis2 verses
Unto the woman he said, I will greatly multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; in sorrow thou shalt bring forth children; and thy desire shall be to thy husband, and he shall rule over thee. to thy: or, subject to thy husband
Genesis 4:7If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him. be accepted: or, have the excellency unto: or, subject unto thee
Song of Solomon1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H8669 (tᵉshûwqâh) mean?
a longing
How many times does H8669 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H8669 (תְּשׁוּקָה) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “desire.”
How is tᵉshûwqâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H8669 is rendered as “desire” (3×).
Where does the Hebrew word תְּשׁוּקָה come from?
from H7783 (שׁוּק) in the original sense of stretching out after;