Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “נִיר”
Understanding nîyr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
a root probably identical with that of נִיר, through the idea of the gleam of a fresh furrow break up. - to till the soi...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
נִיר
Phoneticneer
Transliterationnîyr
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
a root probably identical with that of נִיר, through the idea of the gleam of a fresh furrow break up. - to till the soil 1) (Qal) to break up, freshly plough or till
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 4:3 | “For thus saith the Lord to the men of Judah and Jerusalem, Break up your fallow ground, and sow not among thorns.” Word: נִיר (nîyr) | |
| Hosea 10:12 | “Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the Lord, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.” Word: נִיר (nîyr) |
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