BDB179
אֱוִי proper name, masculine (desire ?) one of five chiefs of Midian Num 31:8; Josh 13:21.
Strong's Lexicon
H189
H189 — אֱוִי
Hebrew / Aramaic entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | H189 |
|---|---|
| Word: | אֱוִי |
| Part of Speech: | name |
| Etymology: | probably from H183 |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Occurrences: | 2 |
| Transliteration: | Eviy |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | ev-ee' |
| Meaning: | 1. desirous 2. Evi, a Midianitish chief |
| KJV Renderings: | Evi. |
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