Lexicon Yoray: To instruct, to teach Original Word: יוֹרַי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jorai From yarah; rainy; Jorai, an Israelite -- Jorai. see HEBREW yarah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yarah Definition "He teaches," a Gadite NASB Translation Jorai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יוֺרַי (= יוֺרִיָּה whom Yah teacheth) proper name, masculine chief of the tribe of Gad 1 Chronicles 5:13, ᵐ5 Ιωρεε. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root יָרָה (yarah), which means "to throw, shoot, cast."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Jorai, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew Bible and does not have a Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament texts. Usage: Jorai is used as a proper noun, specifically a personal name, in the Hebrew Bible. Context: Jorai is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Gad. He is listed among the descendants of Gad who were leaders and warriors during the reign of King David. The name appears in 1 Chronicles 5:13, where Jorai is identified as one of the heads of the families of Gad, a tribe known for its valor and military prowess. The context of the passage highlights the importance of these leaders in maintaining the strength and integrity of their tribe. The mention of Jorai in this genealogical list underscores the significance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative, reflecting the broader theme of God's providence and guidance over the tribes of Israel. Forms and Transliterations וְיוֹרַ֧י ויורי veyoRai wə·yō·w·ray wəyōwrayLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 5:13 HEB: וּמְשֻׁלָּ֡ם וְ֠שֶׁבַע וְיוֹרַ֧י וְיַעְכָּ֛ן וְזִ֥יעַ NAS: Meshullam, Sheba, Jorai, Jacan, Zia KJV: and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, INT: Meshullam Sheba Jorai Jacan Zia 1 Occurrence |