Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אִין”
Understanding ʼîyn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
apparently a shortened form of אַיִן; but (like אַיִן) an interrogative not. - is it not? 1) Is there not?, Have you not...
H371
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אִין
Phoneticeen
Transliterationʼîyn
Grammar Code
H:Intg
Hebrew, I
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
apparently a shortened form of אַיִן; but (like אַיִן) an interrogative not. - is it not? 1) Is there not?, Have you not?
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 21:8 | “And David said unto Ahimelech, And is there not here under thine hand spear or sword? for I have neither brought my sword nor my weapons with me, because the king’s business required haste.” Word: אִין (ʼîyn) |