Strong’s H5869

עַיִן

Part of speech

Noun

Transliteration

`ayin

Pronunciation

ah'-yin

Definition

Eye, sight, appearance, spring, fountain

Meaning

an eye, a fountain

Usage

The Hebrew word "ayin" primarily means "eye" and is used in the Bible to refer to the physical organ of sight. It also extends metaphorically to denote perception, understanding, and insight. Additionally, "ayin" can refer to a spring or fountain, emphasizing the idea of something that flows or emanates, much like tears from the eyes or water from a source.

Bible references

Genesis 3:5;Genesis 3:6;Genesis 3:7;Genesis 6:8;Genesis 13:10;Genesis 13:14;Genesis 16:4;Genesis 16:5;Genesis 16:6;Genesis 16:7;Genesis 16:7;Genesis 18:2;Genesis 18:3;Genesis 19:8;Genesis 19:14;Genesis 19:19;Genesis 20:15;Genesis 20:16;Genesis 21:11;Genesis 21:12;Genesis 21:19;Genesis 22:4;Genesis 22:13;Genesis 23:11;Genesis 23:18