אִישׁ

hebrewOld TestamentNoun · masculine1,684 occurrences38 books1,449 verses
This word comes from the name of Tob.

Definition

contracted for H582 (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
Traditional renderings: also, another, any (man), a certain, champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), none, one, people, person, steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare H802.

In the Greek Old Testament

How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders אִישׁ:

Glossary entries

Tob Ishtob

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

1,684 total
  1. Proverbs 7:19הָאִ֣ישׁ · my husband
    For my husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey.
  2. Proverbs 8:4אִישִׁ֣ים · O men
    “To you, O men, I call out, and my cry is to the sons of men.
  3. Proverbs 10:23לְאִ֣ישׁ · but a man
    The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.
  4. Proverbs 11:12וְאִ֖ישׁ · but a man
    Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
  5. Proverbs 11:17אִ֣ישׁ · man
    A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
  6. Proverbs 12:2וְאִ֖ישׁ · a man
    The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
  7. Proverbs 12:8אִ֑ישׁ · A man
    A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.
  8. Proverbs 12:14אִ֭ישׁ · a man
    By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.
  9. Proverbs 12:25אִ֣ישׁ · of a man
    Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up.
  10. Proverbs 13:2אִ֭ישׁ · a man
    From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the desire of the faithless is violence.
  11. Proverbs 13:8אִ֣ישׁ · a man’s
    Riches may ransom a man’s life, but a poor man hears no threat.
  12. Proverbs 14:7לְאִ֣ישׁ · man
    Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech.
  13. Proverbs 14:12אִ֑ישׁ · a man
    There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
  14. Proverbs 14:14אִ֣ישׁ · man
    The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways, but a good man is rewarded for his ways.
  15. Proverbs 14:17וְאִ֥ישׁ · man
    A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.
  16. Proverbs 15:18אִ֣ישׁ · man
    A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
  17. Proverbs 15:21וְאִ֥ישׁ · but a man
    Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
  18. Proverbs 15:23לָ֭אִישׁ · A man
    A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!
  19. Proverbs 16:2אִ֭ישׁ · a man’s
    All a man’s ways are pure in his own eyes, but his motives are weighed out by the LORD.
  20. Proverbs 16:7אִ֑ישׁ · When a man’s
    When a man’s ways please the LORD, He makes even the man’s enemies live at peace with him.
  21. Proverbs 16:14וְאִ֖ישׁ · man
    The wrath of a king is a messenger of death, but a wise man will pacify it.
  22. Proverbs 16:25אִ֑ישׁ · a man
    There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.
  23. Proverbs 16:27אִ֣ישׁ · man
    A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
  24. Proverbs 16:28אִ֣ישׁ · man
    A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.
  25. Proverbs 16:29אִ֣ישׁ · man
    A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.
  26. Proverbs 17:12בְּאִ֑ישׁ · [It is better]
    It is better to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool in his folly.
  27. Proverbs 17:27אִ֣ישׁ · and a man
    A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.
  28. Proverbs 18:4אִ֑ישׁ · of a man’s
    The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
  29. Proverbs 18:12אִ֑ישׁ · a man’s
    Before his downfall a man’s heart is proud, but humility comes before honor.
  30. Proverbs 18:14אִ֭ישׁ · of a man
    The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, but who can survive a broken spirit?
  31. Proverbs 18:20אִ֭ישׁ · a man’s
    From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.
  32. Proverbs 18:24אִ֣ישׁ · A man
    A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who stays closer than a brother.
  33. Proverbs 19:6לְאִ֣ישׁ · of
    Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.
  34. Proverbs 19:21אִ֑ישׁ · are in a man’s
    Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.
  35. Proverbs 19:22מֵאִ֥ישׁ · than
    The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.
  36. Proverbs 20:3לָ֭אִישׁ · for a man
    It is honorable for a man to resolve a dispute, but any fool will quarrel.
  37. Proverbs 20:5אִ֑ישׁ · of a man’s; וְאִ֖ישׁ · but a man
    The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out.
  38. Proverbs 20:6אִ֣ישׁ · his; וְאִ֥ישׁ · man
    Many a man proclaims his loving devotion, but who can find a trustworthy man?
  39. Proverbs 20:17לָ֭אִישׁ · to a man
    Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man, but later his mouth is full of gravel.
  40. Proverbs 21:2אִ֭ישׁ · a man’s
    All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.
  41. Proverbs 21:8אִ֣ישׁ · man
    The way of a guilty man is crooked, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
  42. Proverbs 21:17אִ֣ישׁ
    He who loves pleasure will become poor; the one who loves wine and oil will never be rich.
  43. Proverbs 21:28וְאִ֥ישׁ · but the man
    A lying witness will perish, but the man who listens to truth will speak forever.
  44. Proverbs 21:29אִ֣ישׁ · man
    A wicked man hardens his face, but the upright man makes his way sure.
  45. Proverbs 22:7לְאִ֣ישׁ
    The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.
  46. Proverbs 22:24אִ֥ישׁ · man
    Do not make friends with an angry man, and do not associate with a hot-tempered man,
  47. Proverbs 22:29אִ֤ישׁ׀ · a man
    Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will be stationed in the presence of kings; he will not stand before obscure men.
  48. Proverbs 24:5וְאִֽישׁ־ · and a man
    A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.