Strong's Lexicon ayir: Young donkey, colt Original Word: עַיִר Word Origin: Derived from the root עוּר (ur), meaning "to rouse" or "to stir." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4454 (πῶλος, pōlos): Refers to a colt or young animal, often used in the New Testament to describe the young donkey Jesus rode into Jerusalem (e.g., Matthew 21:5). Usage: The Hebrew word "ayir" refers to a young donkey or colt. In the biblical context, it is often used to describe a young, untrained donkey, which is significant in various narratives and prophecies. The term emphasizes the youth and potential untamed nature of the animal. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, donkeys were essential for transportation and agriculture. They were considered valuable assets for their endurance and ability to carry heavy loads. The use of a young donkey, or "ayir," in biblical narratives often symbolizes humility and peace, contrasting with the horse, which was associated with war and conquest. The donkey's role in biblical times extended beyond mere utility; it also held symbolic significance in prophetic and royal contexts. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a male donkey NASB Translation colt (1), donkeys (3), foal (2), male donkeys (1), young donkeys (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עַ֫יִר noun masculineGen 32:16 male ass (young and vigorous); — plural וַעְיָרִם Genesis 32:16 (E); suffix עִירֹה Genesis 49:11 (poem; "" בְּנִי אֲתֹנוֺ); construct עַיִר מֶּרֶא (Ges§ 131c N. 2; or appositive KöSynt. § 333 s Di and others) Job 11:12 wild ass's colt; plural עֲיָרִים, for riding Judges 10:4a (Judges 10:4b see עִיר), עֲיָרִם), Judges 12:14, singular absolute עַיִר Zechariah 9:9; עֲיָרִים for carrying Isaiah 30:6 Qr (Kt עורים), עֲיָרִם for tillage Isaiah 30:24. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance colt, foal, young donkey From uwr in the sense of raising (i.e. Bearing a burden); properly, a young ass (as just broken to a load); hence an ass-colt -- (ass) colt, foal, young ass. see HEBREW uwr Forms and Transliterations וְהָעֲיָרִ֗ים וְעַ֥יִר וַעְיָרִ֖ם והעירים ועיר ועירם עֲיָרִ֑ם עֲיָרִ֔ים עֲיָרִ֖ים עֲיָרִ֜ים עִירֹ֔ו עַ֖יִר עיר עירו עירים עירם ‘ă·yā·rim ‘ă·yā·rîm ‘a·yir ‘ăyārim ‘ăyārîm ‘ayir ‘î·rōw ‘îrōw ayaRim Ayir iRo vayaRim veAyir vehaayaRim wa‘·yā·rim wa‘yārim wə‘ayir wə·‘a·yir wə·hā·‘ă·yā·rîm wəhā‘ăyārîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 32:15 HEB: אֲתֹנֹ֣ת עֶשְׂרִ֔ים וַעְיָרִ֖ם עֲשָׂרָֽה׃ NAS: female donkeys and ten male donkeys. KJV: she asses, and ten foals. INT: female twenty male and ten Genesis 49:11 Judges 10:4 Judges 10:4 Judges 12:14 Job 11:12 Isaiah 30:6 Isaiah 30:24 Zechariah 9:9 9 Occurrences |
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