חָיָה
châyâh
Modern Summary of Strong’s Concordance (1890)
The word "חָיָה" (châyâh) primarily means "to live," either in a literal sense (being alive) or a figurative sense (thriving or flourishing). It can also mean "to revive" or "to restore life," often implying actions like preserving, nourishing, or recovering life. The term is used both for physical life and metaphorical renewal or restoration.
to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
The Hebrew word châyâh means "to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive," encompassing related ideas including keep alive, certainly, give life, live.
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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