מַאֲוַי
ma.a.vay
desire
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "ma.a.vay" (H3970) is defined as "desire." It falls within the semantic domain of Emotion & Attitude, indicating its association with feelings and mental states. With only one occurrence in the Bible, "ma.a.vay" is a relatively rare term. Given its limited usage, "ma.a.vay" likely conveys a specific or intense form of desire. Its presence in the Bible suggests that it may be used to describe a strong emotional or psychological state, possibly one that drives action or decision-making. Without more context, it is difficult to determine the exact nature or scope of this desire.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text