Strong's Lexicon Yorah: "Rain" or "Early Rain" Original Word: יוֹרָה Word Origin: Derived from the root יָרָה (yarah), which means "to throw" or "to cast." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "Yorah," the concept of rain as a divine blessing is echoed in the New Testament, such as in Acts 14:17, where God is described as providing rain from heaven. Usage: The term "Yorah" refers to the early rain in the agricultural cycle of ancient Israel. It is the rain that falls in the autumn, marking the beginning of the rainy season and is crucial for the germination of seeds. In a broader sense, it symbolizes God's provision and blessing, as the early rain is essential for a successful harvest. Cultural and Historical Background: In the agrarian society of ancient Israel, rain was a vital component of life and survival. The early rain (Yorah) and the latter rain (Malkosh) were seen as direct blessings from God, ensuring the fertility of the land and the prosperity of the people. The dependence on these rains is reflected in the Israelites' religious practices and their understanding of God's covenantal promises, as seen in Deuteronomy 11:14, where God promises rain in its season as a reward for obedience. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yarah Definition an Isr. family NASB Translation Jorah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יוֺרָה proper name, masculine ׳בְּנֵי י one of the families of the restoration Ezra 2:18 (ᵐ5 Ουρα, Ιωρα) = חָרִיף Nehemiah 7:24 (ᵐ5 Αρειφ). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jorah From yarah; rainy; Jorah, an Israelite -- Jorah. see HEBREW yarah Forms and Transliterations יוֹרָ֔ה יורה yō·w·rāh yoRah yōwrāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 2:18 HEB: בְּנֵ֣י יוֹרָ֔ה מֵאָ֖ה וּשְׁנֵ֥ים NAS: the sons of Jorah, 112; KJV: The children of Jorah, an hundred INT: the children of Jorah an hundred both 1 Occurrence |
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