Strong’s H0377

אִישׁ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

iysh

Pronunciation

eesh

Definition

Man, husband, person, individual

Meaning

to be a, man, act in a, manly way

Usage

The Hebrew word "ish" primarily denotes a man or male individual. It is often used to refer to a husband in the context of marriage. The term can also be used more broadly to signify a person or individual, regardless of gender, in certain contexts. "Ish" is frequently used in the Hebrew Bible to distinguish men from women, as well as to denote a person's role or status within a community or family.

Bible references

Isaiah 46:8