Strong’s H2425

חָיַי

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

chayay

Pronunciation

khaw-YAH

Definition

To live, to have life, to revive, to sustain life

Meaning

to live, to revive

Usage

The Hebrew verb "chayay" primarily means "to live" or "to have life." It encompasses the idea of being alive, sustaining life, and reviving or restoring life. This verb is often used in contexts that emphasize the vitality and sustenance of life, whether physical, spiritual, or communal. It can also imply the act of preserving life or bringing something back to life.

Bible references

Genesis 3:22;Exodus 1:16;Exodus 33:20;Leviticus 18:5;Numbers 21:8;Numbers 21:9;Deuteronomy 4:42;Deuteronomy 5:24;Deuteronomy 19:4;Deuteronomy 19:5;Nehemiah 6:11;Ezekiel 18:13;Ezekiel 18:24;Ezekiel 20:11;Ezekiel 20:13;Ezekiel 20:21;Ezekiel 47:9