Strong’s H3426

יֵשׁ

Part of speech

substantive

Transliteration

yesh

Pronunciation

yaysh

Definition

There is, there are, existence, presence

Meaning

there is, are

Usage

The Hebrew particle "yesh" is used to denote existence or presence. It is often translated as "there is" or "there are" in English. This particle is used to affirm the presence or existence of something, contrasting with the particle "ayin" (אַיִן), which denotes non-existence or absence.

Bible references

Genesis 18:24;Genesis 23:8;Genesis 24:23;Genesis 24:42;Genesis 24:49;Genesis 28:16;Genesis 31:29;Genesis 33:9;Genesis 33:11;Genesis 39:4;Genesis 39:5;Genesis 39:5;Genesis 39:8;Genesis 42:1;Genesis 42:2;Genesis 43:4;Genesis 43:7;Genesis 44:19;Genesis 44:20;Genesis 44:26;Genesis 47:6;Exodus 17:7;Numbers 9:20;Numbers 9:21;Numbers 13:20