1164. bei
Lexicon
bei: Bay, inlet, cove

Original Word: בְּעִי
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: b`iy
Pronunciation: bay-ee
Phonetic Spelling: (beh-ee')
Definition: Bay, inlet, cove
Meaning: a prayer

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
grave

From ba'ah; a prayer -- grave.

see HEBREW ba'ah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
see i.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root בָּעָה (ba'ah), which means to ask or request earnestly.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of prayer in the Hebrew Bible, as represented by בְּעִי, finds its Greek counterpart in terms such as προσευχή (proseuchē • Strong's Greek 4335), which also denotes prayer or supplication. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe the act of praying to God, emphasizing the continuity of prayer as a vital spiritual practice across both the Old and New Testaments.

Usage: The term בְּעִי is used in the context of prayer, specifically denoting a fervent or earnest petition made to God. It is a term that captures the essence of seeking divine intervention or favor through prayer.

Context: The Hebrew word בְּעִי (be'i) is a noun that signifies a prayer or supplication. It is rooted in the verb בָּעָה (ba'ah), which conveys the act of asking or pleading. This term is used to describe a form of prayer that is characterized by earnestness and sincerity, reflecting a deep spiritual need or desire. In the Hebrew Bible, prayer is a central aspect of the relationship between humans and God, serving as a means of communication, worship, and expression of dependence on the divine. The use of בְּעִי underscores the importance of approaching God with a humble and sincere heart, seeking His guidance, mercy, and intervention in times of need.

Forms and Transliterations
בְ֭עִי בעי ḇə‘î ḇə·‘î Vei
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Englishman's Concordance
Job 30:24
HEB: אַ֣ךְ לֹא־ בְ֭עִי יִשְׁלַח־ יָ֑ד
KJV: [his] hand to the grave, though they cry
INT: Yet not to the grave stretch out hand

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Strong's Hebrew 1164
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