Strong's Lexicon chayyuth: Life, living creatures, vitality Original Word: חַיּוּת Word Origin: Derived from the root חַי (chai), meaning "life" or "living." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of life is "ζωή" (zoe), Strong's Greek #2222, which also denotes life, particularly in the sense of spiritual and eternal life as seen in the New Testament. Usage: The term "chayyuth" is used to denote life or living creatures, often emphasizing the vitality and animation of beings. It can refer to the life force within living creatures or the creatures themselves, highlighting their dynamic and active nature. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, life was seen as a divine gift from God, and the concept of "chayyuth" was closely associated with God's creative power. The Hebrews viewed life as sacred and believed that all living creatures were part of God's creation, each with a purpose and role within the divine order. The vitality of life was celebrated in various aspects of Hebrew worship and daily life, reflecting a deep reverence for the Creator. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chayah Definition living NASB Translation living (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חַיּוּת noun feminine abstract אַלְמְנוּת חַיּוּת 2 Samuel 20:3, literally 'widowhood of livingness,' Dr; We reads אַלְמָנוֺת חַיּוֺת living widows ('grass-widows,' who were separated from their husbands), after ᵐ5 χῆραι ζῶσαι, so SS. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance living From chayah; life -- X living. see HEBREW chayah Forms and Transliterations חַיּֽוּת׃ חיות׃ chaiYut ḥay·yūṯ ḥayyūṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 20:3 HEB: מֻתָ֖ן אַלְמְנ֥וּת חַיּֽוּת׃ ס NAS: of their death, living as widows. KJV: of their death, living in widowhood. INT: dead widows living 1 Occurrence |
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