Strong's Lexicon Yithra: Jether Original Word: יִתְרָא Word Origin: Derived from the root יָתַר (yatar), meaning "to remain" or "to be left over." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew name Yithra, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew culture and context. However, the concept of abundance or excellence can be related to Greek words like πλεονεξία (pleonexia), meaning "greediness" or "covetousness," though with a negative connotation. Usage: The name Yithra, or Jether, is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a few individuals. It generally means "abundance" or "excellence." In the context of personal names, it may imply a person of distinction or one who is outstanding in some way. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, names were often given with the hope of reflecting a person's character or destiny. The name Yithra, suggesting abundance or excellence, would have been a desirable attribute. The individuals named Jether in the Bible are often associated with significant roles or actions, reflecting the meaning of their name. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yathar Definition father of Amasa NASB Translation Ithra (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יִתְרָא proper name, masculine father of Amasa 2 Samuel 17:25 (see III. יֶתֶר 3). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ithra By variation for yithrah; Jithra, an Israelite (or Ishmaelite) -- Ithra. see HEBREW yithrah Forms and Transliterations יִתְרָ֣א יתרא yiṯ·rā yitRa yiṯrāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 17:25 HEB: אִ֗ישׁ וּשְׁמוֹ֙ יִתְרָ֣א הַיִּשְׂרְאֵלִ֔י אֲשֶׁר־ NAS: whose name was Ithra the Israelite, KJV: whose name [was] Ithra an Israelite, INT: of a man name was Ithra the Israelite who |
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