Strong's Lexicon yithron: Advantage, profit, gain Original Word: יִתְרוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the root יָתַר (yatar), meaning "to remain" or "to be left over." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "yithron" is κέρδος (kerdos), which also means gain or profit. Usage: The Hebrew word "yithron" is used to denote the concept of advantage or profit, often in the context of what is gained from labor or effort. It is primarily found in the book of Ecclesiastes, where it is used to question the ultimate benefit or gain of human endeavors under the sun. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, the pursuit of wisdom, wealth, and labor was often seen as a means to achieve a better life and secure one's future. The book of Ecclesiastes, attributed to King Solomon, reflects on these pursuits and questions their ultimate value. The use of "yithron" in this book highlights the existential inquiry into what truly constitutes meaningful gain in life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yathar Definition advantage, profit NASB Translation advantage (5), excels (2), profit (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs יִתְרוֺן noun [masculine] advantage, profit, only Ecclesiastes; — absolute Ecclesiastes 1:3 4t.; construct Ecclesiastes 2:13 4t.; — advantage to (ל) any one, מַהיִֿתְרוֺן לָאָדָם Ecclesiastes 1:3, i.e. what advantage hath a man ? Ecclesiastes 5:15; Ecclesiastes 10:11; followed by מִן comparative = advantage beyond, more than Ecclesiastes 2:13 (twice in verse); construct יִתְרוֺן הָעוֺשֶׂה Ecclesiastes 3:9 advantage of (for) him that worketh; יִתְרוֺן אֶדֶץ Ecclesiastes 5:8; יִתְרוֺן דַּעַת Ecclesiastes 7:12 advantage of knowledge; וְיִתְרוֺן הַכְשֵׁיר חָכְמָה Ecclesiastes 10:10 an advantage for giving success is wisdom; absolute אֵין יִתְרוֺן תַּחַת הַשָּׁ֑מֶשׁ Ecclesiastes 2:11. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance better, excellent, profitable From yathar; preeminence, gain -- better, excellency(-leth), profit(-able). see HEBREW yathar Forms and Transliterations וְיִתְר֣וֹן וְיִתְר֥וֹן ויתרון יִּתְר֖וֹן יִּתְר֣וֹן יִּתְרוֹן֙ יִתְר֔וֹן יִתְר֖וֹן יִתְר֛וֹן יתרון כִּֽיתְר֥וֹן כיתרון kî·ṯə·rō·wn kîṯərōwn kitRon veyitRon wə·yiṯ·rō·wn wəyiṯrōwn yiṯ·rō·wn yitRon yiṯrōwnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ecclesiastes 1:3 HEB: מַה־ יִּתְר֖וֹן לָֽאָדָ֑ם בְּכָל־ NAS: What advantage does man have in all KJV: What profit hath a man INT: What advantage man all Ecclesiastes 2:11 Ecclesiastes 2:13 Ecclesiastes 2:13 Ecclesiastes 3:9 Ecclesiastes 5:9 Ecclesiastes 5:16 Ecclesiastes 7:12 Ecclesiastes 10:10 Ecclesiastes 10:11 10 Occurrences |
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