Strong's Lexicon michyah: Sustenance, preservation, life, provision Original Word: מִחְיָה Word Origin: Derived from the root חָיָה (chayah), meaning "to live" or "to have life." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "michyah," the concept of sustenance and life can be related to Greek words such as "ζωή" (zoe - life) and "τροφή" (trophe - nourishment). Usage: The Hebrew word "michyah" primarily refers to sustenance or provision that preserves life. It is used in contexts where physical sustenance, such as food or resources, is provided to maintain life. The term can also imply a broader sense of preservation or deliverance from danger or death. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, sustenance was a critical aspect of daily life, often dependent on agriculture and livestock. The provision of food and resources was seen as a direct blessing from God, who was regarded as the ultimate provider. The concept of "michyah" reflects the dependence of the Israelites on God's provision for their physical and spiritual needs. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chayah Definition preservation of life, sustenance NASB Translation maintenance (1), preserve life (1), quick (1), raw (1), recover (1), reviving (2), sustenance (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִחְיָה noun feminine preservation of life, sustenance, ׳מ Genesis 45:5 4t.; construct מִחְיַת Leviticus 13:10,24; suffix מִחְיָתֶ֑ךָ Judges 17:10; — 1 preservation of life Genesis 45:5 (E), 2 Chron 14:12. 2 sustenance Judges 6:4; Judges 17:10. 3 reviving, Ezra 9:8,9. 4 the quick (בָּשָׂר) מִחְיַת the quick (or raw spot) of the flesh Leviticus 13:10,24 (P). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance preserve life, quick, recover selves, reviving, sustenance, victuals From chayah; preservation of life; hence, sustenance; also the live flesh, i.e. The quick -- preserve life, quick, recover selves, reviving, sustenance, victuals. see HEBREW chayah Forms and Transliterations וּמִֽחְיַ֛ת וּמִחְיָתֶ֑ךָ ומחית ומחיתך לְמִֽחְיָ֔ה למחיה מִֽחְיַ֣ת מִֽחְיָ֔ה מִֽחְיָ֗ה מִֽחְיָ֥ה מִֽחְיָה֙ מחיה מחית lə·miḥ·yāh lemichYah ləmiḥyāh michYah michYat miḥ·yāh miḥ·yaṯ miḥyāh miḥyaṯ ū·miḥ·yā·ṯe·ḵā ū·miḥ·yaṯ umichYat umichyaTecha ūmiḥyaṯ ūmiḥyāṯeḵāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 45:5 HEB: הֵ֑נָּה כִּ֣י לְמִֽחְיָ֔ה שְׁלָחַ֥נִי אֱלֹהִ֖ים NAS: sent me before you to preserve life. KJV: me before you to preserve life. INT: here because to preserve sent God Leviticus 13:10 Leviticus 13:24 Judges 6:4 Judges 17:10 2 Chronicles 14:13 Ezra 9:8 Ezra 9:9 8 Occurrences |
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