5896. Ira

Lexicon

Ira: Ira

Original Word: עִירָא
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: `Iyra'
Pronunciation: ee-RAH
Phonetic Spelling: (ee-raw')
Definition: Ira
Meaning: Ira

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Ira

From uwr; wakefulness; Ira, the name of three Israelites -- Ira.

see HEBREW uwr

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as ayir
Definition
three Isr.
NASB Translation
Ira (6).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עִירָא proper name, masculine (see Sabean proper name, masculine עיר Hal¹⁵⁹); —

1 כֹּהֵן (q. v.

1) of David 2 Samuel 20:26; on possibly ident. with 2b see Th Klo HPS, opposed to We Dr; Ειρας, ᵐ5^L Ιωδαε.

2 heroes of David (Ειρας, etc., ᵐ5^L Ιδεα, Οιαδ, etc.):

a. 2 Samuel 23:26 = 1 Chronicles 11:28; 1 Chronicles 27:9.

b. 2 Samuel 23:38 = 1 Chronicles 11:40.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עוּר (ur), meaning "to be awake" or "to watch."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the Hebrew name עִירָא (Ira) in the Strong's Greek concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of vigilance or watchfulness can be related to Greek terms such as γρηγορέω (gregoreō, Strong's Greek 1127), meaning "to watch" or "to be alert."

In summary, Ira is a significant figure in the context of King David's reign, representing both religious and military aspects of his administration. The name itself embodies the qualities of vigilance and watchfulness, which are fitting for the roles these individuals played in biblical history.

Usage: Ira is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible, referring to individuals who served in significant roles during the reign of King David.

Context: • Ira the Jairite: Ira is mentioned as one of King David's chief officials. In 2 Samuel 20:26, he is referred to as "Ira the Jairite," serving as a priest to David. This indicates a position of high honor and responsibility within the king's court, possibly overseeing religious duties or acting as a royal advisor.
• Ira the Ithrite: Another individual named Ira is listed among David's mighty warriors, known as the "Thirty." In 2 Samuel 23:38 and 1 Chronicles 11:40, Ira the Ithrite is recognized for his valor and loyalty to David. The Ithrites were a clan within the tribe of Judah, suggesting Ira's tribal affiliation and his role in David's military exploits.

Forms and Transliterations

עִירָ֤א עִירָ֥א עִירָא֙ עירא ‘î·rā ‘îrā iRa

Englishman's Concordance

2 Samuel 20:26
HEB: וְגַ֗ם עִירָא֙ הַיָּ֣אִרִ֔י הָיָ֥ה
NAS: and Ira the Jairite was also
KJV: And Ira also the Jairite
INT: was also and Ira the Jairite become

2 Samuel 23:26
HEB: חֶ֚לֶץ הַפַּלְטִ֔י עִירָ֥א בֶן־ עִקֵּ֖שׁ
NAS: the Paltite, Ira the son
KJV: the Paltite, Ira the son
INT: Helez the Paltite Ira the son of Ikkesh

2 Samuel 23:38
HEB: עִירָא֙ הַיִּתְרִ֔י גָּרֵ֖ב
NAS: Ira the Ithrite, Gareb
KJV: Ira an Ithrite, Gareb
INT: Ira the Ithrite Gareb

1 Chronicles 11:28
HEB: עִירָ֤א בֶן־ עִקֵּשׁ֙
NAS: Ira the son of Ikkesh
KJV: Ira the son of Ikkesh
INT: Ira the son of Ikkesh

1 Chronicles 11:40
HEB: עִירָא֙ הַיִּתְרִ֔י גָּרֵ֖ב
NAS: Ira the Ithrite, Gareb
KJV: Ira the Ithrite, Gareb
INT: Ira the Ithrite Gareb

1 Chronicles 27:9
HEB: לַחֹ֣דֶשׁ הַשִּׁשִּׁ֔י עִירָ֥א בֶן־ עִקֵּ֖שׁ
NAS: month [was] Ira the son
KJV: month [was] Ira the son
INT: month the sixth Ira the son of Ikkesh

6 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5896
6 Occurrences

‘î·rā — 6 Occ.