Strong’s H4596

מְעִי

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

m`iy

Pronunciation

may

Definition

Water

Meaning

a pile of rubbish, a ruin

Usage

The term "mei" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote "water." It often appears in the construct form, indicating possession or association, such as "waters of" a particular place or event. Water is a fundamental element in the biblical narrative, symbolizing life, purification, and divine provision.

Bible references

Isaiah 17:1