Strong's H2437 · Hebrew
חִירָה
Chîyrâh · /khee-raw'/
Definition
Chirah, an Adullamite
KJV: Hirah.
Root / derivation: from H2357 (חָוַר) in the sense of splendor;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חִירָה across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis2 verses
And it came to pass at that time, that Judah went down from his brethren, and turned in to a certain Adullamite, whose name was Hirah.
Genesis 38:12And in process of time the daughter of Shuah Judah's wife died; and Judah was comforted, and went up unto his sheepshearers to Timnath, he and his friend Hirah the Adullamite. in process: Heb. the days were multiplied
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2437 (Chîyrâh) mean?
Chirah, an Adullamite
How many times does H2437 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2437 (חִירָה) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Hirah.”
How is Chîyrâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2437 is rendered as “Hirah” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word חִירָה come from?
from H2357 (חָוַר) in the sense of splendor;