יֵשׁ
yesh
“there”
Definition
there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
perhaps from an unused root meaning to stand out, or exist; entity; used adverbially or as a copula for the substantive verb (H1961 (הָיָה));
- being, existence, substance, there is or are 1a) substance 1b) existence 1c) there is or are Aramaic equivalent: i.tay (*אִיתַי *"there is" H0383)
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Adjective
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Occurrences
יֵשׁ appears 119 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Moreover, because of my delight in the house of my God, I now give for it my personal treasures of gold and silver, over and above all that I have provided for this holy temple:
Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?”
I have power to do you great harm, but last night the God of your father said to me, ‘Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.’
If they are indeed prophets and the word of the LORD is with them, let them now plead with the LORD of Hosts that the articles remaining in the house of the LORD, in the palace of the king of Judah, and in Jerusalem, not be taken to Babylon.
Woe to those who devise iniquityand plot evil on their beds!At morning’s light they accomplish itbecause the power is in their hands.
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