◄ 381. ish-chayil ►
Strong's Lexicon ish-chayil: Man of valor, mighty man, warrior, capable man Original Word: אִישׁ־חַיִל Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: Iysh-Chayil Pronunciation: eesh-khah-yeel Phonetic Spelling: (eesh-khah'-yil) Definition: Ishchail Meaning: The term "Ishchail" is a proper noun used to denote a "man of valor" or "man of strength." It is often used to describe individuals who exhibit exceptional bravery, capability, or moral integrity. Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words אִישׁ (ish, meaning "man") and חַיִל (chayil, meaning "strength" or "valor"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of a "man of valor" or "man of strength" in the Hebrew Bible can be related to several Greek terms used in the Septuagint and New Testament that convey similar ideas of strength, valor, and leadership. However, there is no direct one-to-one correspondence in Strong's Greek entries. Instead, terms such as ἀνδρεία (andreia, meaning "courage" or "manliness") and δυνατός (dynatos, meaning "powerful" or "mighty") may capture similar attributes in the Greek context. Usage: The term is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe individuals who are recognized for their courage, leadership, and moral fortitude. It is often associated with warriors or leaders who demonstrate exceptional qualities. Context: The term אִישׁ־חַיִל (Ishchail) appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, often highlighting the qualities of strength, valor, and leadership. It is used to describe individuals who stand out due to their exceptional abilities and moral character. For example, in the context of military leadership, an "Ishchail" would be a warrior who not only possesses physical strength but also strategic acumen and the ability to inspire and lead others. In other contexts, it may refer to individuals who demonstrate moral integrity and righteousness, serving as examples to their community. The term underscores the importance of both physical and moral strength in leadership roles. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from ish and chayil, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ish-chail, an Israelite -- a valiant man From 'iysh and chayil; man of might; by defect. Transcription (2 Sam. 23:20) Iysh-Chay {eesh-khah'ee}; as if from 'iysh and chay; living man; Ish-chail (or Ish-chai), an Israelite -- a valiant man. see HEBREW 'iysh see HEBREW chayil see HEBREW chay Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance wə·hā·’îš — 17 Occ. wə·’îš — 141 Occ. wə·’î·šāh — 4 Occ. wə·la·’ă·nā·šîm — 1 Occ. wə·lā·’îš — 1 Occ. wə·hiṯ·’ō·šā·šū — 1 Occ. bō·šeṯ — 11 Occ. ’î·šə·hō·wḏ — 1 Occ. be·’ĕ·šūn — 1 Occ. bə·’î·šō·wn — 1 Occ. ha·’î·ṯāḵ — 1 Occ. ’î·ṯay — 12 Occ. ’î·ṯa·nā — 1 Occ. ’î·ṯê·ḵō·wn — 2 Occ. ’î·ṯō·w·hî — 1 Occ. ’î·ṯî·’êl — 1 Occ. lə·’î·ṯî·’êl — 2 Occ. ’î·ṯā·mār — 13 Occ. lə·’î·ṯā·mār — 1 Occ. ū·lə·’î·ṯā·mār — 1 Occ.