Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “יָהִיר”
Understanding yâhîyr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from the same as הַר haughty, proud. - elated - hence, arrogant 1) proud, arrogant, haughty
H3093
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
יָהִיר
Phoneticyaw-here'
Transliterationyâhîyr
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from the same as הַר haughty, proud. - elated - hence, arrogant 1) proud, arrogant, haughty
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 21:24 | “Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.” Word: יָהִיר (yâhîyr) | |
| Habakkuk 2:5 | “Yea also, because he transgresseth by wine, he is a proud man, neither keepeth at home, who enlargeth his desire as hell, and is as death, and cannot be satisfied, but gathereth unto him all nations, and heapeth unto him all people:” Word: יָהִיר (yâhîyr) |
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