Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H4241

Strong's H4241 · Hebrew

מִחְיָה

michyâh · /mikh-yaw'/

Number
H4241
Language
Hebrew
Original word
מִחְיָה
Transliteration
michyâh
Pronunciation
mikh-yaw'
KJV occurrences
8 verses

Definition

preservation of life; hence, sustenance; also the live flesh, i.e. the quick

KJV: preserve life, quick, recover selves, reviving, sustenance, victuals.

Root / derivation: from H2421 (חָיָה);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מִחְיָה across 8 verses.

quick2×
reviving2×
life1×
recover1×
sustenance1×
victuals1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis1 verse
Leviticus2 verses
Judges2 verses
2 Chronicles1 verse
Ezra2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H4241 (michyâh) mean?

preservation of life; hence, sustenance; also the live flesh, i.e. the quick

How many times does H4241 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H4241 (מִחְיָה) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “quick.”

How is michyâh translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H4241 is rendered as “quick” (2×), “reviving” (2×), “life” (1×), “recover” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word מִחְיָה come from?

from H2421 (חָיָה);