אָיַב

Strong’s Definition

to hate (as one of an opposite tribe or party); hence to be hostile

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Usage

be an enemy.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.to be hostile to, to be an enemy to
• 2.(qal)

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: ʼâyab; Pronunciation: aw-yab'