Strong's Lexicon yerach: Month Original Word: יֶרַח Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to be yellow; a month Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3376 (mēn): Refers to a month in the Greek New Testament, similar in usage to "yerach" in the Hebrew Bible. Usage: The Hebrew word "yerach" primarily refers to a "month" in the context of the lunar calendar used in ancient Israel. It denotes a period of time marked by the phases of the moon, typically around 29 to 30 days. In the Hebrew Bible, "yerach" is used to describe the passage of time in terms of months, often in relation to agricultural cycles, religious festivals, and historical events. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the lunar calendar was central to daily life, religious observance, and agricultural activities. The Hebrew calendar was based on the cycles of the moon, with each month beginning with the new moon. This system was crucial for determining the timing of religious festivals such as Passover, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feast of Tabernacles. The concept of "yerach" reflects the agrarian society of ancient Israel, where the timing of planting and harvest was closely tied to the lunar months. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to yerach Definition month NASB Translation month (1), months (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance month (Aramaic) corresponding to yerach; a month -- month. see HEBREW yerach Forms and Transliterations יַרְחִ֖ין ירחין לִירַ֣ח לירח lî·raḥ liRach lîraḥ yar·ḥîn yarChin yarḥînLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 6:15 HEB: י֥וֹם תְּלָתָ֖ה לִירַ֣ח אֲדָ֑ר דִּי־ NAS: day of the month Adar; KJV: day of the month Adar, INT: day the third of the month Adar forasmuch Daniel 4:29 2 Occurrences |
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