3424. yereshah

Lexicon

yereshah: Possession, inheritance

Original Word: יְרֵשָׁה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: yreshah
Pronunciation: yeh-reh-SHAH
Phonetic Spelling: (yer-ay-shaw')
Definition: Possession, inheritance
Meaning: occupancy

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

possession

From yarash; occupancy -- possession.

see HEBREW yarash

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from yarash
Definition
possession.

Brown-Driver-Briggs

יְרֵשָׁה noun feminine a possession, used of nation וְהָיָה אֱדוֺם יְרֵשַׁה וְהָיָה יְרֵשָׁה שֵׂעִיר אֹיְבָיו Numbers 24:18 (JE).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb יָרַשׁ (yarash), meaning "to inherit" or "to possess."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2817 • κληρονομία (kleronomia): This Greek term is often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament to convey the idea of inheritance or possession, similar to the Hebrew "yereshah." It appears in contexts discussing the inheritance of the saints and the kingdom of God.
• Strong's Greek Number 2818 • κληρονόμος (kleronomos): This term refers to an heir, one who receives an inheritance, paralleling the concept of those who possess or inherit land or property.

The concept of "yereshah" is integral to understanding the relationship between God and His people, as it encapsulates the fulfillment of divine promises and the responsibilities of stewardship over the land.

Usage: The word "yereshah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the concept of inheritance or possession, often in relation to the land that the Israelites were to occupy as their inheritance from God.

Context: The term יְרֵשָׁה (yereshah) is primarily used in the context of the Israelites' inheritance of the Promised Land. It signifies the act of taking possession of land that has been divinely allocated to them. This concept is central to the covenantal promises made to the patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—and is a recurring theme throughout the Pentateuch and the historical books of the Old Testament. The idea of "yereshah" underscores the theological principle that the land is a divine gift, and the Israelites are stewards of this inheritance. The term is used in various passages to emphasize the fulfillment of God's promises and the responsibilities that come with possessing the land. For example, in Deuteronomy 2:31, God tells the Israelites, "See, I have begun to deliver Sihon and his land over to you. Begin to conquer and possess it." Here, "possess" reflects the concept of "yereshah," highlighting the transition from divine promise to tangible reality.

Forms and Transliterations

יְרֵשָׁ֗ה יְרֵשָׁ֛ה ירשה yə·rê·šāh yərêšāh yereShah

Englishman's Concordance

Numbers 24:18
HEB: וְהָיָ֨ה אֱד֜וֹם יְרֵשָׁ֗ה וְהָיָ֧ה יְרֵשָׁ֛ה
KJV: And Edom shall be a possession, Seir
INT: become and Edom possession shall be a possession

Numbers 24:18
HEB: יְרֵשָׁ֗ה וְהָיָ֧ה יְרֵשָׁ֛ה שֵׂעִ֖יר אֹיְבָ֑יו
KJV: Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies;
INT: possession shall be a possession Seir his enemies

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3424
2 Occurrences

yə·rê·šāh — 2 Occ.