עִין
a.van
to watch
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word 'עִין' (a.van) is a verb that connotes the act of watching or observing. Its definition suggests a visual perception, focusing on the act of seeing rather than merely being aware of something. This verb implies a level of attention and engagement. The word's limited occurrence in the Bible highlights its specific or perhaps idiomatic usage. Without more context, it is uncertain if this word connotes other shades of meaning, but its definition and position within the semantic domain of Cognition & Perception indicate a clear connection to visual perception.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text