Strong’s H0339
אִי
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
iy
Pronunciation
ee
Definition
Island, coastland
Meaning
a habitable spot, dry land, a coast, an island
Usage
The Hebrew word אִי ('i) is used to denote an island or a coastland. It often refers to distant lands or regions across the sea, emphasizing their separateness or remoteness from the mainland. In the biblical context, it can also imply a place of refuge or isolation.
Bible references
Genesis 10:5;Esther 10:1;Psalm 72:10;Psalm 97:1;Isaiah 11:11;Isaiah 20:6;Isaiah 23:2;Isaiah 23:6;Isaiah 24:15;Isaiah 40:15;Isaiah 41:1;Isaiah 41:5;Isaiah 42:4;Isaiah 42:10;Isaiah 42:12;Isaiah 42:15;Isaiah 49:1;Isaiah 51:5;Isaiah 59:18;Isaiah 60:9;Isaiah 66:19;Jeremiah 2:10;Jeremiah 25:22;Jeremiah 31:10;Jeremiah 47:4