Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H2971

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
Deuteronomy1 verse
Joshua1 verse
Judges2 verses
1 Kings1 verse
1 Chronicles2 verses
Esther1 verse

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;