Lexicon Iru: Iru Original Word: עִירוּ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Iru From iyr; a citizen; Iru, an Israelite -- Iru. see HEBREW iyr NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ir Definition "citizen," a man of Judah NASB Translation Iru (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עִירוּ proper name, masculine in Judah 1 Chronicles 4:15, Ηρ(α). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root עִיר (ir), meaning "city" or "watchful."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Iru, as it is a specific proper noun unique to the Hebrew genealogical context. Usage: Iru is mentioned as a descendant of Caleb, specifically as one of the sons of Caleb's son, Shobal. Context: Iru is a biblical figure found in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah. He is listed as one of the sons of Shobal, who was a descendant of Caleb, a prominent figure in the tribe of Judah. The mention of Iru is brief, appearing in the genealogical listings that highlight the lineage and family connections within the tribe. This genealogical context underscores the importance of family heritage and tribal affiliations in the biblical narrative. Iru's inclusion in these records reflects the broader biblical theme of tracing the lineage of significant families within Israel, particularly those associated with the tribe of Judah, from which King David and ultimately the Messiah, according to Christian tradition, would come. Forms and Transliterations עִ֥ירוּ עירו ‘î·rū ‘îrū IruLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:15 HEB: בֶּן־ יְפֻנֶּ֔ה עִ֥ירוּ אֵלָ֖ה וָנָ֑עַם NAS: of Jephunneh [were] Iru, Elah KJV: of Jephunneh; Iru, Elah, INT: the son of Jephunneh Iru Elah and Naam |
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