Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H994

Strong's H994 · Hebrew

בִּי

bîy · /bee/

Number
H994
Language
Hebrew
Original word
בִּי
Transliteration
bîy
Pronunciation
bee
KJV occurrences
12 verses

Definition

oh that!; with leave, or if it please

KJV: alas, O, oh.

Root / derivation: perhaps from H1158 (בָּעָה) (in the sense of asking); properly, a request; used only adverbially (always with 'my Lord');

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered בִּי across 12 verses.

O7×
Oh4×
Alas1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Genesis2 verses
Exodus2 verses
Numbers1 verse
Joshua1 verse
Judges3 verses
1 Samuel1 verse
1 Kings2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H994 (bîy) mean?

oh that!; with leave, or if it please

How many times does H994 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H994 (בִּי) appears in 12 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “O.”

How is bîy translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H994 is rendered as “O” (7×), “Oh” (4×), “Alas” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word בִּי come from?

perhaps from H1158 (בָּעָה) (in the sense of asking); properly, a request; used only adverbially (always with 'my Lord');