Biblica Analytica
H0786 Hebrew

אִשׁ

ish

there is

Lexicon Entry

Definition
there is
Transliteration
ish
Strong's Number
H0786
Occurrences
2

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

Based on the provided lexicon data, the word "ish" (H0786) has a surprising meaning that doesn't align with its transliteration. Instead of referring to a male person, it translates to "there is" or "existence." With only two occurrences in the Bible, this word's usage is extremely limited. Its significance lies in conveying the idea of presence or existence, rather than describing a person. It may be used to emphasize the reality or factuality of something, similar to saying "it exists" or "it is." Given its rare usage, further study and context are necessary to fully grasp its application. The brevity and uniqueness of "ish" make it an intriguing example of Hebrew language nuances.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H0786
Lemma
אִשׁ
Transliteration
ish
Definition
there is
Occurrences
2
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

2 total occurrences across the text