Strong's H194 · Hebrew
אוּלַי
ʼûwlay · /oo-lah'ee/
Definition
if not; hence perhaps
KJV: if so be, may be, peradventure, unless.
Root / derivation: or (shortened) אֻלַי; from H176 (אוֹ);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אוּלַי across 10 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Joshua2 verses
And the men of Israel said unto the Hivites, Peradventure ye dwell among us; and how shall we make a league with you?
Joshua 14:12Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the LORD will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the LORD said.
1 Kings2 verses
And Ahab said unto Obadiah, Go into the land, unto all fountains of water, and unto all brooks: peradventure we may find grass to save the horses and mules alive, that we lose not all the beasts. that: Heb. that we cut not off ourselves from the beasts
1 Kings 18:27And it came to pass at noon, that Elijah mocked them, and said, Cry aloud: for he is a god; either he is talking, or he is pursuing, or he is in a journey, or peradventure he sleepeth, and must be awaked. aloud: Heb. with a great voice he is talking: or, he meditateth is pursuing: Heb. hath a pursuit
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H194 (ʼûwlay) mean?
if not; hence perhaps
How many times does H194 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H194 (אוּלַי) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “be.”
How is ʼûwlay translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H194 is rendered as “be” (4×), “peradventure” (4×), “if” (1×), “may” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word אוּלַי come from?
or (shortened) אֻלַי; from H176 (אוֹ);