Strong’s H3821

לֵב

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

leb

Pronunciation

layb

Definition

Heart

Meaning

the heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, the 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 is often used metaphorically to denote the inner person, encompassing feelings, intellect, and volition. The heart is seen as the seat of life and strength, the source of emotions, desires, and moral decisions.

Bible references

Daniel 7:28