Definition: "Hugw" in the Bible refers to the act of embracing someone, often as a sign of love or affection. The word means "to embrace" in Hebrew, which describes it as a physical gesture of love. In Old Testament stories, it is described as a way that God demonstrated his love by giving birth to Jacob's children (Genesis 28:19-20). It also has numerous meanings throughout the Bible, from being used metaphorically to express affection and concern.