Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “חִירָה”
Understanding Chîyrâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Hirah. - § Hirah = "a noble family" - Chirah, an Adullamite 1) an Adullamite, the friend of Judah
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
חִירָה
Phonetickhee-raw'
TransliterationChîyrâh
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Hirah. - § Hirah = "a noble family" - Chirah, an Adullamite 1) an Adullamite, the friend of Judah
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 38:1 | “And it came to pass at that time, that Judah went down from his brethren, and turned in to a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah.” Word: חִירָה (Chîyrâh) | |
| Genesis 38:12 | “And in process of time the daughter of Shuah Judah’s wife died; and Judah was comforted, and went up unto his sheepshearers to Timnath, he and his friend Hirah the Adullamite.” Word: חִירָה (Chîyrâh) |