Strong’s definition
preservation of life; hence, sustenance; also the live flesh, i.e. the quick
KJV gloss list in the source
preserve life, quick, recover selves, reviving, sustenance, victuals.
Source pronunciation notation: mikh-yaw'
Derivation recorded by Strong
from H2421 (חָיָה);
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