Lexicon Yeatheray: Jetherites Original Word: יְאֱתְרַי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jeaterai From the same as 'Athariym; stepping; Jeatherai, an Israelite -- Jeaterai. see HEBREW 'Athariym NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition an ancestor of Asaph NASB Translation Jeatherai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְאָֽתְרַי proper name, masculine an ancestor of Asaph 1 Chronicles 6:6 apparently = אֶתְנִי v.1 Chronicles 6:26. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root יָתַר (yathar), meaning "to remain" or "to be left over."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Jeatherai, as it is a unique Hebrew proper noun without a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament. Usage: Jeatherai is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. Context: Jeatherai is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Levi. Specifically, Jeatherai is listed as a descendant of Gershom, the son of Levi, in the genealogies that trace the lineage of the Levites. The name appears in 1 Chronicles 6:21 (BSB), where it is recorded as part of the Levitical family line: "The descendants of Gershom: Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son, Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, and Jeatherai his son." This passage highlights the continuity and preservation of the Levitical priestly line, emphasizing the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative. The name Jeatherai, meaning "abundance" or "remnant," may reflect the enduring legacy and the divine provision for the Levites, who were set apart for religious duties and service in the temple. Forms and Transliterations יְאָתְרַ֥י יאתרי yə’āṯəray yə·’ā·ṯə·ray yeateRaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 6:21 HEB: זֶ֥רַח בְּנ֖וֹ יְאָתְרַ֥י בְּנֽוֹ׃ NAS: Zerah his son, Jeatherai his son. KJV: Zerah his son, Jeaterai his son. INT: Zerah his son Jeatherai his son 1 Occurrence |
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