Strong's Lexicon chaya: To live, to be alive, to revive, to restore to life Original Word: חֲיָא Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2198 (ζάω, zao) – to live - G2227 (ζωοποιέω, zoopoieo) – to make alive, to give life Usage: The Hebrew verb "chaya" primarily means "to live" or "to be alive." It is used in various contexts to denote physical life, the act of living, or the process of being revived or restored to life. The term can also imply spiritual vitality or renewal, reflecting a state of being that is vibrant and flourishing. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, life was viewed as a divine gift from God, and the concept of "chaya" was deeply intertwined with the understanding of God's sustaining power. Life was not merely biological existence but encompassed a holistic view of well-being, including spiritual, emotional, and communal aspects. The Israelites saw life as a blessing and a sign of God's favor, often linked to obedience to God's commandments and covenantal faithfulness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to chayah Definition to live NASB Translation live (5), spared alive (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חֲיָא] verb live (see Biblical Hebrew תָיָה); — Pe`al Imperative לְעָֽלְמִין חֱיִי live for ever! Daniel 2:4; Daniel 3:9; Daniel 5:10; Daniel 6:7,22. Hiph`il Participle מַחֵא (K§ 11. 3 b) γ) HptKmp. Dn. 28) Daniel 5:19 let live. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance live, keep alive (Aramaic) or chayah (Aramaic) {khah-yaw'}; corresponding to chayah; to live -- live, keep alive. see HEBREW chayah Forms and Transliterations חֱיִ֔י חֱיִֽי׃ חיי חיי׃ מַחֵ֔א מחא cheYi ḥĕ·yî ḥĕyî ma·ḥê maChe maḥêLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 2:4 HEB: מַלְכָּא֙ לְעָלְמִ֣ין חֱיִ֔י אֱמַ֥ר חֶלְמָ֛א NAS: O king, live forever! KJV: O king, live for ever: INT: king forever live Tell the dream Daniel 3:9 Daniel 5:10 Daniel 5:19 Daniel 6:6 Daniel 6:21 6 Occurrences |
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