Hebrew · H3027, H430, H2896

יַד־אֱלֹהַי הַטּוֹבָה

A hand (the open one [indicating power , means , direction , etc.], in distinction from 3709 , the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate and remote [as follows] · gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God ; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates ; and sometimes as a superlative · good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goods or good things, good men or women), also as an adverb (well)

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יָד H3027 a hand (the open one [indicating power , means , direction , etc.], in distinction from 3709 , the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate and remote [as follows]
Pronunciation yād
Open hand signifies power, control, and agency; extends from literal grasp to dominion and divine authority throughout Scripture.
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אֱלֹהִים H430 gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God ; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates ; and sometimes as a superlative
Pronunciation ʾĕlōhiym
Plural form persistently denotes the singular God of Israel; signals transcendent power and authority in every application.
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טוֹב H2896 good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good thing, a good man or woman; the good, goods or good things, good men or women), also as an adverb (well)

What does יַד־אֱלֹהַי הַטּוֹבָה (yad Elohai ha-tovah) mean in the Bible?

יָד · אֱלֹהִים · טוֹב is a Hebrew phrase meaning "God's favorable, effective, providential help.".

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What does יָד · אֱלֹהִים · טוֹב mean in the Bible?

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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H3027, H430, H2896?

H3027, H430, H2896 is connected to 4,792 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. God's favorable, effective, providential help.

Strong's H3027, H430, H2896
Lexical occurrences 4,792 verses

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God's favorable, effective, providential help.
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