אִי (ʼîy) — A Howler

Hebrew word study: אִי (ʼîy), Strong's H338. a howler (used only in the plural), i.e. any solitary wild creature

HebrewStrong's H338
Quick definition
Hebrew word
אִי (ʼîy)
Pronounced: ee

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

a howler (used only in the plural), i.e. any solitary wild creature

Word study
Derivation: probably identical with H337 (אִי) (through the idea of a doleful sound);

KJV translation words: wild beast of the islands.

Where this word appears

Strong's H338 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Isaiah 13:22 and last appears in Jeremiah 50:39.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

hyenas ×3

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

אִיִּים ×3

Books where it appears most

Isaiah ×2Jeremiah ×1

Verses (all 3)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: H337 אִי (ʼîy).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does ʼîy (H338) mean?

A howler (used only in the plural), i.e. any solitary wild creature.

How is H338 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H338 as: wild beast of the islands..

How often does אִי (ʼîy) appear?

Strong's H338 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 2 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Isaiah 13:22 and last appears in Jeremiah 50:39.