2972. Yairi
Strong's 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

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Yairi," as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew lineage. However, the concept of lineage and descent can be related to Greek terms like γενεά (genea), meaning "generation" or "family."

Usage: The term "Yairi" refers to a descendant or member of the family of Jair. In the context of the Bible, it is used to identify individuals associated with Jair, a notable figure in Israel's history.

Cultural and Historical Background: Jair was a prominent leader in Israel, known for his role as a judge. He is mentioned in the Book of Judges as having judged Israel for twenty-two years. The Jairites, therefore, would be his descendants or those associated with his lineage. The name itself, meaning "he enlightens," reflects the cultural importance of light and guidance, which were highly valued in ancient Israelite society.

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.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Jairite

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

see HEBREW Ya'iyr

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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