3140. Yoray
Lexicon
Yoray: To instruct, to teach

Original Word: יוֹרַי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Yowray
Pronunciation: yo-RAY
Phonetic Spelling: (yo-rah'-ee)
Definition: To instruct, to teach
Meaning: Jorai

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Jorai

From yarah; rainy; Jorai, an Israelite -- Jorai.

see HEBREW yarah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from 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 wəyōwray
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Englishman'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

Strong's Hebrew 3140
1 Occurrence


wə·yō·w·ray — 1 Occ.















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