2972. Yairi
Lexicon
Yairi: Jairite

Original Word: יָאִרִי
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: Ya'iriy
Pronunciation: yah-ee-REE
Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-ee-ree')
Definition: Jairite
Meaning: a Jairite

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Jairite

Patronymically from Ya'iyr; a Jairite or descendant of Jair -- Jairite.

see HEBREW Ya'iyr

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from Yair
Definition
desc. of Jair
NASB Translation
Jairite (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
יָאִירִי adjective, of a people Jairite 2 Samuel 20:26.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the name יָאִיר (Yair), meaning "he enlightens" or "he shines."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for יָאִרִי (Yairi) as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent. However, the concept of lineage and family association is present in various Greek terms related to genealogy and heritage in the New Testament.

Usage: The term יָאִרִי (Yairi) is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a member of the family or descendants of Jair. It is a proper noun used to identify individuals associated with Jair.

Context: The term יָאִרִי (Yairi) appears in the context of identifying individuals who are descendants or members of the family of Jair. Jair was a notable figure in the biblical narrative, known for his leadership and influence. The Jairites, therefore, are associated with his lineage and heritage. In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to describe individuals who are part of this family line, emphasizing their connection to Jair's legacy.

In 2 Samuel 20:26, the term is used to describe Ira the Jairite, who served as a priest to David: "And Ira the Jairite was David’s priest." This indicates the prominence and significance of the Jairites in the socio-religious structure of Israel during the time of King David. The Jairites, through their association with Jair, are depicted as having a role in the spiritual and administrative affairs of the kingdom.

Forms and Transliterations
הַיָּ֣אִרִ֔י היארי haiYaiRi hay·yā·’i·rî hayyā’irî
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Englishman's Concordance
2 Samuel 20:26
HEB: וְגַ֗ם עִירָא֙ הַיָּ֣אִרִ֔י הָיָ֥ה כֹהֵ֖ן
NAS: and Ira the Jairite was also a priest
KJV: And Ira also the Jairite was a chief ruler
INT: was also and Ira the Jairite become A priest

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2972
1 Occurrence


hay·yā·’i·rî — 1 Occ.















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