Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “יַקִּיר”
Understanding yaqqîyr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
dear. - precious 1) rare, very precious, honour, dear
H3357
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
יַקִּיר
Phoneticyak-keer'
Transliterationyaqqîyr
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
dear. - precious 1) rare, very precious, honour, dear
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 31:20 | “Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? for since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my bowels are troubled for him; I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the Lord.” Word: יַקִּיר (yaqqîyr) |