Strong’s H0994

בִּי

Part of speech

particle of entreaty

Transliteration

biy

Pronunciation

bee

Definition

"Oh!" or "Alas!"

Meaning

oh that!, with leave, if it please

Usage

The Hebrew interjection "בִּי" (biy) is used to express a range of emotions, including lamentation, entreaty, or emphasis. It often appears in contexts where the speaker is expressing a deep emotional response, such as sorrow, pleading, or earnestness. This particle is typically used to convey a personal appeal or a heartfelt expression.

Bible references

Genesis 43:20;Genesis 44:18;Exodus 4:10;Exodus 4:13;Numbers 12:11;Joshua 7:8;Judges 6:13;Judges 6:15;Judges 13:8;1 Samuel 1:26;1 Kings 3:17;1 Kings 3:26