Word Study
The meaning of “יָאִיר”
Understanding Yâʼîyr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H2971
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
יָאִיר
Phoneticyaw-ere'
TransliterationYâʼîyr
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Jair. - § Jair = "he enlightens" - Jair, the name of four Israelites 1) a descendant of Manasseh who conquered many towns during the time of the conquest 2) the Gileadite, a judge of Israel for 22 years during the time of the judges; father of 30 sons 3) a Benjamite, son of Kish, and father of Mordecai 4) father of Elhanan, one of David's mighty warriors
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
9 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
9x
Most Frequent Book
Judges
Book Distribution
Numbers1
Deuteronomy1
Joshua1
Judges2
1 Kings1
1 Chronicles2
Esther1
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'יָאִיר' deepen your understanding of Numbers 32:41?