◄ 3340. Yitsri ►
Strong's Lexicon
Yitsri: Yitsri

Original Word: יִצְרִי
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: Yitsriy
Pronunciation: yeets-ree'
Phonetic Spelling: (yits-ree')
Definition: Yitsri
Meaning: a Jitsrite

Word Origin: Derived from the root יָצַר (yatsar), meaning "to form" or "to fashion."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Yitsri, as it is a specific Hebrew proper name. However, genealogical records in the New Testament, such as those found in Matthew 1 and Luke 3, serve a similar purpose in establishing lineage and fulfillment of prophecy.

Usage: The term "Yitsri" refers to a descendant of Jether, a member of the tribe of Asher. It is used as a proper name in the genealogical records of the tribes of Israel.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, genealogies were crucial for establishing tribal identity, inheritance rights, and fulfilling covenantal promises. The tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, was known for its rich agricultural land and was blessed by Jacob to produce royal delicacies (Genesis 49:20). The mention of Yitsri in the genealogies underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in maintaining the identity and continuity of the Israelite tribes.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from Yetser
Definition
desc. of Jezer
NASB Translation
Jezerites (1).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Jezerites

: patronymically from Yetser; a Jitsrite (collectively) or descendants of Jetser -- Jezerites.

see HEBREW Yetser

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