עָגָב
e.gev
lust
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "e.gev" (Strong's number H5690) has a single, straightforward definition: lust. Its usage in the Bible is limited to just two occurrences, indicating that it holds a specific significance within its limited scope. In essence, "e.gev" communicates a strong, often uncontrolled, desire for something, which can be seen as contrary to proper behavior or moral guidelines. Its presence in only two instances suggests it may be used to highlight specific situations or characteristics of individuals in the biblical text. Given its definition and limited usage, "e.gev" appears to be a word that draws attention to instances of intense, possibly immoral, desire, rather than an overarching theme or concept in the biblical narrative.
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Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
They come to you as the people come, and they sit before you as my people, and they hear your words, but don’t do them; for with their mouth they show much love, but their heart goes after their gain.
Ezekiel 33:32Behold, you are to them as a very lovely song of one who has a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument; for they hear your words, but they don’t do them.