2383. Iairos

Lexicon

Iairos: Jairus

Original Word: Ἰάϊρος
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Iairos
Pronunciation: ee-ah'-ee-ros
Phonetic Spelling: (ee-ah'-i-ros)
Definition: Jairus
Meaning: Jairus, a Jewish ruler of the synagogue.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Jairus.

Of Hebrew origin (Ya'iyr); Jairus (i.e. Jair), an Israelite -- Jairus.

see HEBREW Ya'iyr

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Yair
Definition
Jairus, the ruler of a synagogue in Pal.
NASB Translation
Jairus (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2383: Ἰάειρος

Ἰάειρος, Ἰαειρου (cf. Buttmann, 18 (16)), ὁ (יָאִיר (i. e. whom Jehovah enlightens), Numbers 32:41), Jairus (pronoun, Ja-i'-rus), a ruler of the synagogue, whose daughter Jesus restored to life: Mark 5:22; Luke 8:41. (Cf. B. D. American edition, under the word.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name יָאִיר (Ya'ir).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The name Jairus corresponds to the Hebrew name יָאִיר (Ya'ir), which is Strong's Hebrew entry 2971. This name appears in the Old Testament, notably as the name of a judge of Israel and a descendant of Manasseh.

Usage: The name Ἰάϊρος appears in the New Testament as the name of a synagogue leader whose daughter was raised from the dead by Jesus.

Context: Ἰάϊρος, or Jairus, is a significant figure in the New Testament, specifically mentioned in the Synoptic Gospels. He is described as a ruler of the synagogue, a position of considerable respect and authority within the Jewish community. Jairus is best known for his encounter with Jesus, as recorded in the Gospels of Mark (5:22-43), Matthew (9:18-26), and Luke (8:41-56).

In the narrative, Jairus approaches Jesus with great faith and desperation, seeking healing for his dying daughter. Despite the pressing crowd and the delay caused by the healing of a woman with a bleeding issue, Jesus responds to Jairus's plea. Upon arriving at Jairus's house, Jesus finds mourners lamenting the child's death. He assures them that the girl is not dead but asleep, a statement met with skepticism. Demonstrating His divine authority, Jesus takes the girl by the hand and commands her to arise, restoring her to life. This miracle not only underscores Jesus' power over death but also highlights the importance of faith.

Jairus's story is a profound testament to the transformative power of faith and the compassion of Jesus. It serves as an encouragement to believers to trust in Jesus' ability to bring life and hope in seemingly hopeless situations.

Forms and Transliterations

Ιαειρος Ἰάειρος Ἰάϊρος Iairos Iáïros

Englishman's Concordance

Mark 5:22 N-NMS
GRK: ἀρχισυναγώγων ὀνόματι Ἰάϊρος καὶ ἰδὼν
NAS: named Jairus came
KJV: of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name;
INT: rulers of synagogue by name Jarius and having seen

Luke 8:41 N-NMS
GRK: ᾧ ὄνομα Ἰάϊρος καὶ οὗτος
NAS: named Jairus, and he was an official
KJV: a man named Jairus, and he
INT: whose name [was] Jarius and he

Strong's Greek 2383
2 Occurrences

Ἰάϊρος — 2 Occ.