Strong’s definition
to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
KJV gloss list in the source
(be-) love(-d, -ly, -r), like, friend.
Source pronunciation notation: aw-hab'
Derivation recorded by Strong
or אָהֵב ; a primitive root;
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