אֱוִ֤י
𐤀𐤅𐤉
evi
Evi
probably from אָוָה; desirous; Evi, a Midianitish chief; Evi.
Numbers 31:8 · Word #8
Lexicon H189
| Lemma | אֱוִי |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤅𐤉 |
| Transliteration | ʼĔvîy |
| Strong's | H189 |
| In-context | Evi |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
SIBI-P1 H189-01
Desire (masculine personal name)
| Root | אוה (ʾ-w-h) |
| Core Meanings | desire, longing, craving, inclination |
| Semantic Range | Desire, longing, wish, craving; as a name, it may signify one characterized by desire or desirability. |
| Conceptual Significance | Evi is listed as one of the Midianite chiefs defeated in Numbers 31. The name reflects the common ancient Near Eastern practice of embedding personal qualities or aspirations within personal names, linking identity with the concept of desire or longing. |
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, masculine singular (HNp). Functions as the name of a Midianite chief. |
| Rendering Rationale | The name אֱוִי is likely derived from the root אוה (ʾ-w-h), meaning "to desire" or "to long for." As a masculine singular proper noun (HNp), it refers to a male individual; rendering it as "Desire" preserves the root sense while recognizing its function as a personal name. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root אוה (desire, longing, craving, inclination)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H185-01 |
avat | longing-of |
H339-01 |
baiyim | in the habitable coastlands |
H185-02 |
beavat | in the longing of |
Word Usage (2 occurrences of H189)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numbers 31:8 | אֱוִ֤י | evi | Evi |
| Joshua 13:21 | אֱוִ֤י | evi | Evi |