יָאִיר
ya.ir
Jair
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "יאר" (ya.ir) is a proper name, specifically associated with one individual. The short definition provided indicates that the name refers to a person, likely an ancestor or notable figure in Israel's history. This name appears only once in the Bible, suggesting that it holds a specific and perhaps significant meaning within its context. The uniqueness of this name to a single occurrence implies that it may be a unique person or event in biblical history. Without further information, it's difficult to determine the exact significance or impact of this individual, but it's clear that their name has been recorded for posterity. Further study of the specific biblical passage where "יאר" is found would be necessary to fully understand its context and relevance.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text