The meaning of “בִּי”
Understanding bîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
alas, O, oh. - oh that! - with leave, or if it please 1) if it please, pray excuse me, excuse me please 1a) used to intr...
בִּי
alas, O, oh. - oh that! - with leave, or if it please 1) if it please, pray excuse me, excuse me please 1a) used to introduce an entreaty or request
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 44:18 | “Then Judah came near unto him, and said, Oh my lord, let thy servant, I pray thee, speak a word in my lord’s ears, and let not thine anger burn against thy servant: for thou art even as Pharaoh.” Word: בִּי (bîy) | |
| Exodus 4:13 | “And he said, O my Lord, send, I pray thee, by the hand of him whom thou wilt send.” Word: בִּי (bîy) | |
| Numbers 12:11 | “And Aaron said unto Moses, Alas, my lord, I beseech thee, lay not the sin upon us, wherein we have done foolishly, and wherein we have sinned.” Word: בִּי (bîy) | |
| Joshua 7:8 | “O Lord, what shall I say, when Israel turneth their backs before their enemies!” Word: בִּי (bîy) | |
| Judges 6:15 | “And he said unto him, Oh my Lord, wherewith shall I save Israel? behold, my family is poor in Manasseh, and I am the least in my father’s house.” Word: בִּי (bîy) |