Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “לַיִשׁ”
Understanding layish reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
(old) lion. - a lion (from his destructive blows) 1) lion
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
לַיִשׁ
Phoneticlah'-yish
Transliterationlayish
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
(old) lion. - a lion (from his destructive blows) 1) lion
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 4:11 | “The old lion perisheth for lack of prey, and the stout lion’s whelps are scattered abroad.” Word: לַיִשׁ (layish) | |
| Proverbs 30:30 | “A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;” Word: לַיִשׁ (layish) | |
| Isaiah 30:6 | “The burden of the beasts of the south: into the land of trouble and anguish, from whence come the young and old lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent, they will carry their riches upon the shoulders of young asses, and their treasures upon the bunches of camels, to a people that shall not profit them.” Word: לַיִשׁ (layish) |