The meaning of “יִצְהָר”

Understanding Yitshâr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

יִצְהָר

Phoneticyits-hawr'

TransliterationYitshâr

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

the same as יִצְהָר Izhar. - § Izhar = "shining oil" - Jitshar, an Israelite 1) son of Kohath, grandson of Levi, uncle of Moses and Aaron, and father of Korah; progenitor of the Izharites

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

9 total references

Reference	Text
Exodus 6:21	“And the sons of Izhar; Korah, and Nepheg, and Zichri.”
Numbers 16:1	“Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took men:”
1 Chronicles 6:38	“The son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of Israel.”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

1 Chronicles

Book Distribution

Exodus2

Numbers2

1 Chronicles5

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'יִצְהָר' deepen your understanding of Exodus 6:21?

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