Word Study

The meaning of עִירָא

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

H5896
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

עִירָא

Phoneticee-raw'
TransliterationʻÎyrâʼ
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Ira. - § Ira = "watchful of a city" - Ira, the name of three Israelites 1) the Jairite, one of David's great officers 2) one of David's mighty warriors 3) a Tekoite, son of Ikkesh, and another of David's mighty warriors

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

6 total references
ReferenceText
2 Samuel 23:26

Helez the Paltite, Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite,

1 Chronicles 11:40

Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite,

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
6x
Most Frequent Book
2 Samuel
Book Distribution
2 Samuel3
1 Chronicles3

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'עִירָא' deepen your understanding of 2 Samuel 23:26?