Evi — the meaning of the Hebrew name אֱוִי

אֱוִי

ʼĔvîy · pronounced ev-ee' · Strong's H189 · a man

Evi means desirous.

Built from

אָוָה ʼâvâh (probably from, H183) — to wish for open in the lexicon ›

Strong's definition

probably from H183; desirous; Evi, a Midianitish chief.

First appearance

Num 31:8 And they slew the kings of Midian, beside the rest of them that were slain; namely, Evi, and Rekem, and Zur, and Hur, and Reba, five kings of Midian: Balaam also the son of Beor they slew with the sword. (KJV)

Every verse that names Evi

2 occurrences in 2 verses — Numbers, Joshua

Num 31:8Josh 13:21

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