Hebrew · H339, G3523

Iy

Properly, a habitable spot (as desirable); dry land , a coast , an island · fasting

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אִי H339 properly, a habitable spot (as desirable); dry land , a coast , an island

Pronunciation ʾiy

Habitable land conceptualized as desirable territory—emphasizes livability and human settlement potential, not mere geography

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νῆστις G3523 fasting

Pronunciation nēstis

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What does iy (iy) mean in the Bible?

אִי · νῆστις is a Hebrew phrase meaning "coastlands, distant lands".

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What does אִי · νῆστις mean in the Bible?

אִי · νῆστις is a Hebrew phrase meaning "coastlands, distant lands".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H339, G3523?

H339, G3523 is connected to 36 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. coastlands, distant lands

Strong's H339, G3523

Lexical occurrences 36 verses

Source Gloss

coastlands, distant lands

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