Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “יָוֵן”
Understanding yâvên reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
mire, miry. - properly, dregs (as effervescing) - hence, mud 1) mire, mirer
H3121
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
יָוֵן
Phoneticyaw-ven'
Transliterationyâvên
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
mire, miry. - properly, dregs (as effervescing) - hence, mud 1) mire, mirer
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 40:2 | “He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.” Word: יָוֵן (yâvên) | |
| Psalms 69:2 | “I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me.” Word: יָוֵן (yâvên) |
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