Lexicon yoreh: Early rain Original Word: יוֹרֶה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance first rain, former rain Active participle of yarah; sprinkling; hence, a sprinkling (or autumnal showers) -- first rain, former (rain). see HEBREW yarah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originactive participle of yarah Definition the early rain NASB Translation autumn rain (1), early (1), rain* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יוֺרֶה noun [masculine] early rain, which falls in Palestine from the last of October until the first of December, opposed to מַלְקוֺשׁ: Deuteronomy 11:14; Jeremiah 5:24; Hosea 6:3 (where ᵑ0 makes ׳יו Participle, or Hiph`il Imperfect, but see We); compare also I. מוֺרֶה. See further RobBr i, 429 f. ChaplinPEF 1883, 8 ff. KleinZPV iv, 72 f. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root יָרָה (yarah), which means "to throw, shoot, or cast."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 4472: ῥαντισμός (rhantismos) • meaning "sprinkling." Usage: The word יוֹרֶה is used in the context of describing the act of sprinkling, often related to ceremonial or ritualistic practices. Context: יוֹרֶה (yoreh) appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts that involve the act of sprinkling, which is a significant ritualistic action in various religious ceremonies. The concept of sprinkling is often associated with purification and consecration processes. In the ancient Israelite religious system, sprinkling was a method used to apply blood, water, or oil in rituals to symbolize cleansing, sanctification, or the impartation of holiness. The act of sprinkling is seen in various sacrificial and purification rites, where it serves as a physical representation of spiritual truths. The sprinkling of blood, for instance, was a crucial part of the atonement rituals, symbolizing the covering and forgiveness of sins. The use of יוֹרֶה in these contexts underscores the importance of ritual purity and the means by which the Israelites maintained their covenant relationship with God. Forms and Transliterations י֥וֹרֶה יֹורֶ֥ה יוֹרֶ֣ה יורה yō·w·reh yoReh yōwrehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 11:14 HEB: אַרְצְכֶ֛ם בְּעִתּ֖וֹ יוֹרֶ֣ה וּמַלְק֑וֹשׁ וְאָסַפְתָּ֣ NAS: in its season, the early and late KJV: in his due season, the first rain and the latter rain, INT: your land season the early and late you may gather Jeremiah 5:24 Hosea 6:3 3 Occurrences |
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