BDB180
[מַאֲוַי] noun [masculine] desire, plural construct מַאֲוַיֵּי רָשָׁע Ps 140:9.
Strong's Lexicon
H3970
H3970 — מַאֲוַי
Hebrew / Aramaic entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | H3970 |
|---|---|
| Word: | מַאֲוַי |
| Part of Speech: | noun masc |
| Etymology: | from H183 |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Occurrences: | 1 |
| Transliteration: | ma'avay |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | mah-av-ah'ee |
| Meaning: | 1. a desire |
| KJV Renderings: | desire. |
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