Strong's Lexicon Ira: Ira Original Word: עִירָא Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עוּר (ʿur), meaning "to be awake" or "to be watchful." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew name Ira in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. Usage: The name "Ira" in the Hebrew Bible is used to denote individuals who are often associated with vigilance or watchfulness, reflecting the root meaning of the name. It is a proper noun used to identify specific persons in the biblical narrative. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of the character or destiny of the individual. The name Ira, suggesting watchfulness, may imply a role of guardianship or alertness, which is fitting for the individuals bearing this name in the biblical accounts. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as ayir Definition three Isr. NASB Translation Ira (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs עִירָא proper name, masculine (see Sabean proper name, masculine עיר Hal159); — 1 כֹּהֵן (q. v. 1) of David 2 Samuel 20:26; on possibly ident. with 2b see Th Klo HPS, opposed to We Dr; Ειρας, ᵐ5L Ιωδαε. 2 heroes of David (Ειρας, etc., ᵐ5L Ιδεα, Οιαδ, etc.): a. 2 Samuel 23:26 = 1 Chronicles 11:28; 1 Chronicles 27:9. b. 2 Samuel 23:38 = 1 Chronicles 11:40. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ira From uwr; wakefulness; Ira, the name of three Israelites -- Ira. see HEBREW uwr Forms and Transliterations עִירָ֤א עִירָ֥א עִירָא֙ עירא ‘î·rā ‘îrā iRaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 20:26 HEB: וְגַ֗ם עִירָא֙ הַיָּ֣אִרִ֔י הָיָ֥ה NAS: and Ira the Jairite was also KJV: And Ira also the Jairite INT: was also and Ira the Jairite become 2 Samuel 23:26 2 Samuel 23:38 1 Chronicles 11:28 1 Chronicles 11:40 1 Chronicles 27:9 6 Occurrences |
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