Hebrew · H1942, G4851

הַוָּה

By implication, of falling) ; desire ; also ruin · be profitable

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הַוָּה H1942 by implication, of falling) ; desire ; also ruin

Pronunciation havvah

Desire as destructive force; the word pivots from wanting toward ruin and moral corruption.

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συμφέρω G4851 be profitable

Pronunciation symphérō

Profit or advantage from God's perspective, often expressing what serves spiritual benefit rather than personal desire.

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What does הַוָּה (havvah) mean in the Bible?

הַוָּה · συμφέρω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "calamity, disaster, ruin".

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What does הַוָּה · συμφέρω mean in the Bible?

הַוָּה · συμφέρω is a Hebrew phrase meaning "calamity, disaster, ruin".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H1942, G4851?

H1942, G4851 is connected to 16 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. calamity, disaster, ruin

Strong's H1942, G4851

Lexical occurrences 16 verses

Source Gloss

calamity, disaster, ruin

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