Strong's Lexicon Ayin: Eye, spring, fountain Original Word: עַיִן Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to flow" or "to see." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3788 (ophthalmos): Eye - G4077 (pege): Spring, fountain Usage: The Hebrew word "ayin" primarily means "eye," referring to the physical organ of sight. It is also used metaphorically to denote perception, understanding, or insight. Additionally, "ayin" can mean "spring" or "fountain," indicating a source of water, which is essential for life in the arid regions of the ancient Near East. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the eye was considered the window to the soul, a concept that resonates with many cultures throughout history. The eye was not only a physical organ but also a symbol of knowledge, awareness, and moral discernment. Springs and fountains were vital in the arid climate of the Near East, often serving as gathering places and symbols of life and sustenance. Brown-Driver-Briggs III. עַ֫יִן proper name, of a location 1. לָעָ֑יִן, on northeast border of Canaan Numbers 34:11, ᵐ5 ἐπὶ πηγάς 2. a. in Negeb of Judah Joshua 15:32 (+ וְרִמּוֺן), Levitical city Joshua 21:16 (but ᵐ5B Ασα read עָשָׁן, as 1 Chronicles 6:44), apparently = b. 1 Chronicles 19:7 (+ ׳ר; assigned to Simeon), ׳ר ׳וָע 1 Chronicles 4:32 (read probably ׳וְעֵין ר); probably modern Umm er-Ram¹-m£n, approximately 18 miles southwest from Hebrom, BuhlGeogr.183. — see עֵין רִמּוֺן below Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ain The same as ayin; fountain; Ajin, the name (thus simply) of two places in Palestine -- Ain. see HEBREW ayin Forms and Transliterations וְעַ֣יִן וָעַ֔יִן ועין לָעָ֑יִן לעין עַ֣יִן עַ֥יִן ׀ עין ‘a·yin ‘ayin Ayin lā‘āyin lā·‘ā·yin laAyin vaAyin veAyin wā‘ayin wā·‘a·yin wə‘ayin wə·‘a·yinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 34:11 HEB: הָרִבְלָ֖ה מִקֶּ֣דֶם לָעָ֑יִן וְיָרַ֣ד הַגְּב֔וּל NAS: side of Ain; and the border KJV: on the east side of Ain; and the border INT: to Riblah the east of Ain down and the border Joshua 15:32 Joshua 19:7 Joshua 21:16 1 Chronicles 4:32 5 Occurrences |
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