Strong’s H3820

לֵב

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

leb

Pronunciation

layb

Definition

Heart

Meaning

the heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre

Usage

In the Hebrew Bible, "leb" primarily refers to the heart, not just as a physical organ but as the center of human emotion, thought, will, and moral character. It encompasses the inner life of a person, including feelings, desires, intellect, and decision-making processes. The heart is seen as the seat of wisdom and understanding, as well as the source of moral and spiritual life.

Bible references

Genesis 6:5;Genesis 6:6;Genesis 8:21;Genesis 8:21;Genesis 17:17;Genesis 18:5;Genesis 24:45;Genesis 27:41;Genesis 31:20;Genesis 34:3;Genesis 42:28;Genesis 45:26;Genesis 50:21;Exodus 4:14;Exodus 4:21;Exodus 7:3;Exodus 7:13;Exodus 7:14;Exodus 7:22;Exodus 7:23;Exodus 8:15;Exodus 8:19;Exodus 8:32;Exodus 9:7;Exodus 9:12