אִשׁ
ish
there is
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased 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
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
Are there yet treasures of wickedness in the house of the wicked, and a short ephah that is accursed?
2 Samuel 14:19The king said, “Is the hand of Joab with you in all this?” The woman answered, “As your soul lives, my lord the king, no one can turn to the right hand or to the left from anything that my lord the king has spoken; for your servant Joab urged me, and he put all these words in the mouth of your servant.