Strong's Lexicon Yearim: Yearim Original Word: יְעָרִים Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root יַעַר (ya'ar), meaning "forest" or "wooded area." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Yearim, as it is a proper noun specific to a location in the Hebrew Bible. However, related concepts of places and regions can be found in entries like G2784 (kerusso) for "proclaim" or "preach," reflecting the spiritual significance of locations like Kiriath-Jearim in biblical narratives. Usage: Yearim is a place name in the Hebrew Bible, often associated with the region of Kiriath-Jearim. The name itself suggests a wooded or forested area, which is consistent with the geographical descriptions found in the biblical text. Cultural and Historical Background: Kiriath-Jearim, where Yearim is located, was a significant site in ancient Israel. It was one of the cities of the Gibeonites and later became a Levitical city. The Ark of the Covenant was kept there for a time before being moved to Jerusalem by King David. The name Yearim reflects the area's natural landscape, which was likely forested, providing resources and strategic advantages. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as yaar Definition a mountain in Pal. NASB Translation Jearim (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְעָרִים proper name, of a mountain only הַריְֿעָרִים Joshua 15:10 (ᵐ5 πόλιν Ιαρειν), where explained as = כְּסָלוֺן (ᵐ5 Ξας(α)λων), modern Kesla, northeast of Beth Shemesh, compare RobBR ii. 30 n.; iii. 154. — קִרְיַת יְעָרִים see below קִרְיָת. יַעֲרֶשְׁיָה see sub. ערשׁ. יַעֲשַׂי, יעשׂו, יַעֲשִׂיאֵל see עשׂה. יִפְדְּיָה see sub. פדה. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jearim Plural of ya'ar; forests; Jearim, a place in Palestine -- Jearim. Compare Qiryath y'ariym. see HEBREW ya'ar see HEBREW Qiryath y'ariym Forms and Transliterations יְעָרִ֛ים יערים yə‘ārîm yə·‘ā·rîm yeaRimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 15:10 HEB: כֶּ֧תֶף הַר־ יְעָרִ֛ים מִצָּפ֖וֹנָה הִ֣יא NAS: of Mount Jearim on the north KJV: of mount Jearim, which [is] Chesalon, INT: the slope of Mount Jearim the north he 1 Occurrence |
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