Lexicon chayeh: Life, living, alive Original Word: חָיֶה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lively From chayah; vigorous -- lively. see HEBREW chayah Brown-Driver-Briggs [חָיֶה] adjective having the vigour of life, lively (on formation see LagBN 49) — feminine plural חָיוֺת Exodus 1:19 (E), of Hebrew women in childbirth, bearing quickly easily. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root חָיָה (chayah), which means "to live" or "to be alive."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2198 • ζάω (zaō): This Greek verb means "to live" and is used in the New Testament to describe life in both physical and spiritual senses. Usage: This word is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of vitality or vigor, often in the context of physical strength or liveliness. Context: The Hebrew word חָיֶה (chayeh) appears in the context of describing individuals or entities that exhibit a notable degree of vitality or strength. It is closely related to the root חָיָה (chayah), which is foundational in the Hebrew language for concepts of life and living. The term is used to emphasize the quality of being full of life, often in contrast to weakness or frailty. In the biblical narrative, this adjective can be applied to people, animals, or even metaphorically to nations or groups, highlighting their energetic and vigorous nature. The concept of vigor is significant in the biblical worldview, as it often correlates with divine blessing and favor, where life and strength are seen as gifts from God. Forms and Transliterations חָי֣וֹת חיות chaYot ḥā·yō·wṯ ḥāyōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 1:19 HEB: הָֽעִבְרִיֹּ֑ת כִּֽי־ חָי֣וֹת הֵ֔נָּה בְּטֶ֨רֶם NAS: women; for they are vigorous and give KJV: [are] not as the Egyptian women; for they [are] lively, and are delivered INT: the Hebrew Because are vigorous in before 1 Occurrence |
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