Strong’s H0786

אִשׁ

Part of speech

Adverb

Transliteration

ish

Pronunciation

eesh

Definition

Man, husband, person, individual

Meaning

entity, there is, are

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. It is a common term in the Hebrew Bible, reflecting the patriarchal structure of ancient Israelite society.

Bible references

2 Samuel 14:19