Hebrew / Aramaic entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
| Strong's Number: | H2418 |
|---|---|
| Word: | חֲיָא חֲיָה |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Etymology: | corresponding to H2421 |
| Language: | Aramaic |
| Occurrences: | 6 |
| Transliteration: | chaya |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | khah-yaw' ((Aramaic) or chayah (Aramaic) {khah-yaw'}) v. |
| Meaning: | 1. to live |
| KJV Renderings: | live, keep alive. |
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[חֲיָא] verb live (see Biblical Hebrew תָיָה); —
Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament
R. Laird Harris, Gleason L. Archer, and Bruce K. Waltke
Daniel 5:19
