עַ֫יִן

a.yinNoun (Feminine)H5869

eye

From: probably a primitive word;

Short Definition

an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)

Full Lexicon Entry

eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology H:N-F

DescriptionH:N-F

Occurrences

777 times

Appears 777 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Genesis
74
Ezk
62
Deuteronomy
52
Proverbs
48
Psalms
45

Key Passages

  • 1 Chronicles 13:4
  • 2 Samuel 12:9
  • Ezk 18:15
  • Isaiah 59:15
  • Nehemiah 3:15

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