Strong’s H3222

יֵם

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

yem

Pronunciation

yame or yeh-meem

Definition

Sea, seas

Meaning

a warm spring

Usage

The Hebrew word "yem" or "yemim" is used to denote a large body of water, typically referring to a sea. In the biblical context, it often signifies the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea, or other significant bodies of water known to the ancient Israelites. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe chaos or vastness.

Bible references

Genesis 36:24