Definition
as if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle
Traditional renderings: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370.
Traditional renderings: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders אַ֫יִן:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
788 total
- Psalm 88:4אֵֽין־ · withoutI am counted among those descending to the Pit. I am like a man without strength.
- Psalm 103:16וְאֵינֶ֑נּוּ · it vanishes…when the wind passes over, it vanishes, and its place remembers it no more.
- Psalm 104:25וְאֵ֣ין · beyond numberHere is the sea, vast and wide, teeming with creatures beyond number, living things both great and small.
- Psalm 104:35אֵינָ֗ם · be noMay sinners vanish from the earth and the wicked be no more. Bless the LORD, O my soul. Hallelujah!
- Psalm 105:34וְאֵ֣ין · withoutHe spoke, and the locusts came—young locusts without number.
- Psalm 105:37וְאֵ֖ין · and noneHe brought Israel out with silver and gold, and none among His tribes stumbled.
- Psalm 107:12וְאֵ֣ין · and there was noHe humbled their hearts with hard labor; they stumbled, and there was no one to help.
- Psalm 119:165וְאֵֽין־ · nothingAbundant peace belongs to those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble.
- Psalm 135:17אֵין־ · nor…they have ears, but cannot hear; nor is there breath in their mouths.
- Psalm 139:4אֵ֣יןEven before a word is on my tongue, You know all about it, O LORD.
- Psalm 142:4וְאֵֽין־ · no one; אֵ֖ין · no oneLook to my right and see; no one attends to me. There is no refuge for me; no one cares for my soul.
- Psalm 144:14אֵֽין־ · There will be no; וְאֵ֣ין · no; וְאֵ֥ין · and noOur oxen will bear great loads. There will be no breach in the walls, no going into captivity, and no cry of lament in our streets.
- Psalm 145:3אֵ֣יןGreat is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.
- Psalm 146:3שֶׁ֤אֵֽין · who cannotPut not your trust in princes, in mortal man, who cannot save.
- Psalm 147:5אֵ֣ין · has noGreat is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit.
- Proverbs 1:24וְאֵ֣ין · and no oneBecause you refused my call, and no one took my outstretched hand,
- Proverbs 5:17וְאֵ֖ין · neverLet them be yours alone, never to be shared with strangers.
- Proverbs 5:23בְּאֵ֣ין · for lackHe dies for lack of discipline, led astray by his own great folly.
- Proverbs 6:7אֵֽין־ · WithoutWithout a commander, without an overseer or ruler,
- Proverbs 6:15וְאֵ֣ין · beyondTherefore calamity will come upon him suddenly; in an instant he will be shattered beyond recovery.
- Proverbs 7:19אֵ֣ין · is notFor my husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey.
- Proverbs 8:8אֵ֥ין · noneAll the words of my mouth are righteous; none are crooked or perverse.
- Proverbs 8:24בְּאֵין־ · When there were no; בְּאֵ֥ין · when noWhen there were no watery depths, I was brought forth, when no springs were overflowing with water.
- Proverbs 10:25וְאֵ֣ין · are no moreWhen the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are secure forever.
- Proverbs 11:14בְּאֵ֣ין · For lackFor lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.
- Proverbs 12:7וְאֵינָ֑ם · and perishThe wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.
- Proverbs 13:4וָ֭אַיִן · yet [has] nothingThe slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.
- Proverbs 13:7וְאֵ֣ין · but has nothingOne pretends to be rich, but has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
- Proverbs 14:4בְּאֵ֣ין · Where there are noWhere there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.
- Proverbs 14:6וָאָ֑יִן · and [finds] noneA mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
- Proverbs 15:22בְּאֵ֣ין · for lackPlans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.
- Proverbs 17:16אָֽיִן׃ · with noWhy should the fool have money in his hand with no intention of buying wisdom?
- Proverbs 20:4וָאָֽיִן׃ · but nothing is thereThe slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.
- Proverbs 21:30אֵ֣ין · [There is] no; וְאֵ֣ין · no; וְאֵ֥ין · noThere is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.
- Proverbs 22:27אֵֽין־ · you have nothingIf you have nothing with which to pay, why should your bed be taken from under you?
- Proverbs 23:5וְֽאֵ֫ינֶ֥נּוּ · it disappearsWhen you glance at wealth, it disappears, for it makes wings for itself and flies like an eagle to the sky.
- Proverbs 25:3אֵ֣ין · cannotAs the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings cannot be searched.
- Proverbs 25:14אָ֑יִן · withoutLike clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.
- Proverbs 25:28אֵ֣ין · does not; אֵ֖יןLike a city whose walls are broken down is a man who does not control his temper.
- Proverbs 26:20וּבְאֵ֥ין · withoutWithout wood, a fire goes out; without gossip, a conflict ceases.
- Proverbs 28:1וְאֵין־ · when no oneThe wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
- Proverbs 28:3וְאֵ֣ין · that leaves noA destitute leader who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain that leaves no food.
- Proverbs 28:24אֵֽין־ · It is notHe who robs his father or mother, saying, “It is not wrong,” is a companion to the man who destroys.