Strong's H5894 · Hebrew
עִיר
ʻîyr · /eer/
Definition
a watcher, i.e. an angel (as guardian)
KJV: watcher.
Root / derivation: (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to H5782 (עוּר);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עִיר across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Daniel3 verses
I saw in the visions of my head upon my bed, and, behold, a watcher and an holy one came down from heaven;
Daniel 4:17This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.
Daniel 4:23And whereas the king saw a watcher and an holy one coming down from heaven, and saying, Hew the tree down, and destroy it; yet leave the stump of the roots thereof in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts of the field, till seven times pass over him;
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5894 (ʻîyr) mean?
a watcher, i.e. an angel (as guardian)
How many times does H5894 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5894 (עִיר) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “watcher.”
How is ʻîyr translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5894 is rendered as “watcher” (2×), “watchers” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word עִיר come from?
(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to H5782 (עוּר);