Strong's H2971 · Hebrew
יָאִיר
Yâʼîyr · /yaw-ere'/
Number
H2971
Language
Hebrew
Original word
יָאִיר
Transliteration
Yâʼîyr
Pronunciation
yaw-ere'
KJV occurrences
9 verses
Definition
Jair, the name of four Israelites
KJV: Jair.
Root / derivation: from H215 (אוֹר); enlightener;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered יָאִיר across 9 verses.
Jair9×
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Numbers1 verse
Judges2 verses
1 Chronicles2 verses
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2971 (Yâʼîyr) mean?
Jair, the name of four Israelites
How many times does H2971 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2971 (יָאִיר) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Jair.”
How is Yâʼîyr translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2971 is rendered as “Jair” (9×).
Where does the Hebrew word יָאִיר come from?
from H215 (אוֹר); enlightener;