Strong's Hebrew · H3867

לָוָה

lâvâh · law-vaw'

Definitionproperly, to twine, i.e. (by implication) to unite, to remain; also to borrow (as a form of obligation) or (caus.) to lend
Derivationa primitive root;
KJV usageabide with, borrow(-er), cleave, join (self), lend(-er).
Occurrences26 in the KJV · 22 verses

לָוָה in Scripture

Genesis 29:34 And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Now this time will my husband be joined unto me, because I have born him three sons: therefore was his name called Levi. Exodus 22:25 If thou lend money to any of my people that is poor by thee, thou shalt not be to him as an usurer, neither shalt thou lay upon him usury. Numbers 18:2 And thy brethren also of the tribe of Levi, the tribe of thy father, bring thou with thee, that they may be joined unto thee, and minister unto thee: but thou and thy sons with thee shall minister before the tabernacle of witness. Numbers 18:4 And they shall be joined unto thee, and keep the charge of the tabernacle of the congregation, for all the service of the tabernacle: and a stranger shall not come nigh unto you. Deuteronomy 28:12 The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow. Deuteronomy 28:44 He shall lend to thee, and thou shalt not lend to him: he shall be the head, and thou shalt be the tail. Nehemiah 5:4 There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king' s tribute, and that upon our lands and vineyards. Esther 9:27 The Jews ordained, and took upon them, and upon their seed, and upon all such as joined themselves unto them, so as it should not fail, that they would keep these two days according to their writing, and according to their appointed every year; Psalms 37:21 The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth. Psalms 37:26 He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed. Psalms 83:8 Assur also is joined with them: they have holpen the children of Lot. Selah. Psalms 112:5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.
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