The meaning of “יַעֲרָה”
Understanding yaʻărâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of יַעַר, and meaning the same (honey-) comb, forest. - {a copse of bushes - hence, a forest - hence, honey in ...
יַעֲרָה
feminine of יַעַר, and meaning the same (honey-) comb, forest. - {a copse of bushes - hence, a forest - hence, honey in the comb (as hived in trees)} 1) forest 1a) honeycomb (meton)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 14:27 | “But Jonathan heard not when his father charged the people with the oath: wherefore he put forth the end of the rod that was in his hand, and dipped it in an honeycomb, and put his hand to his mouth; and his eyes were enlightened.” Word: יַעֲרָה (yaʻărâh) | |
| Psalms 29:9 | “The voice of the Lord maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory.” Word: יַעֲרָה (yaʻărâh) |