Lexicon Yithra: Jether Original Word: יִתְרָא Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ithra By variation for yithrah; Jithra, an Israelite (or Ishmaelite) -- Ithra. see HEBREW yithrah 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). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root יָתַר (yatar), meaning "to remain" or "to be left over."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name יִתְרָא (Jithra), as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament writings. Usage: The name Jithra appears in the context of genealogical records and narratives within the Old Testament. Context: • Jithra is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:53, where he is identified as an Ishmaelite. The passage refers to him as the father of Amasa, who was a commander in the army of Absalom during the rebellion against King David. The name Jithra is significant in the genealogical context, linking the Ishmaelite lineage with the broader narrative of Israel's history. The mention of Jithra highlights the diverse ethnic backgrounds present within the biblical narrative and the interconnectedness of various tribes and families. The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) translates this passage as: "Amasa was the son of Jithra the Ishmaelite, who had married Abigail, the daughter of Nahash and sister of Zeruiah, the mother of Joab." 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 |