Strong’s H0370

אַיִן

Part of speech

adverb

Transliteration

aiyn

Pronunciation

ah'-yin

Definition

Eye, spring, fountain

Meaning

where?

Usage

The Hebrew word "ayin" primarily means "eye," referring to the physical organ of sight. It is also used metaphorically to denote perception, understanding, or insight. Additionally, "ayin" can mean "spring" or "fountain," indicating a source of water, which is essential for life in the arid regions of the ancient Near East.

Bible references

Genesis 29:4;Genesis 42:7;Numbers 11:13;Joshua 2:4;Joshua 9:8;Judges 17:9;Judges 19:17;2 Kings 6:27;2 Kings 20:14;Job 1:7;Job 28:12;Job 28:20;Psalm 121:1;Isaiah 39:3;Jonah 1:8;Nahum 3:7