The meaning of “עַיִן”
Understanding ʻayin reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably a primitive word affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase...
עַיִן
probably a primitive word affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). - an eye (literally or figuratively) - by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape) 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.) 2) spring, fountain
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 29:20 | “And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.” Word: עַיִן (ʻayin) | |
| Ruth 2:10 | “Then she fell on her face, and bowed herself to the ground, and said unto him, Why have I found grace in thine eyes, that thou shouldest take knowledge of me, seeing I am a stranger?” Word: עַיִן (ʻayin) | |
| Ezra 9:8 | “And now for a little space grace hath been shewed from the Lord our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a nail in his holy place, that our God may lighten our eyes, and give us a little reviving in our bondage.” Word: עַיִן (ʻayin) | |
| Song of Solomon 5:12 | “His eyes are as the eyes of doves by the rivers of waters, washed with milk, and fitly set.” Word: עַיִן (ʻayin) | |
| Joel 1:16 | “Is not the meat cut off before our eyes, yea, joy and gladness from the house of our God?” Word: עַיִן (ʻayin) |
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