The meaning of “אַיִן”
Understanding ʼayin reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
as if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable)...
אַיִן
as if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare אַיִן. - a non-entity - generally used as a negative particle 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 41:49 | “And Joseph gathered corn as the sand of the sea, very much, until he left numbering; for it was without number.” Word: אַיִן (ʼayin) | |
| 1 Samuel 10:14 | “And Saul’s uncle said unto him and to his servant, Whither went ye? And he said, To seek the asses: and when we saw that they were no where, we came to Samuel.” Word: אַיִן (ʼayin) | |
| 1 Chronicles 22:4 | “Also cedar trees in abundance: for the Zidonians and they of Tyre brought much cedar wood to David.” Word: אַיִן (ʼayin) | |
| Job 8:22 | “They that hate thee shall be clothed with shame; and the dwelling place of the wicked shall come to nought. ” Word: אַיִן (ʼayin) | |
| Ecclesiastes 3:14 | “I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him.” Word: אַיִן (ʼayin) |
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