Strong's H5895 · Hebrew
עַיִר
ʻayir · /ah'-yeer/
Definition
properly, a young ass (as just broken to a load); hence an ass-colt
KJV: (ass) colt, foal, young ass.
Root / derivation: from H5782 (עוּר) in the sense of raising (i.e. bearing a burden);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עַיִר across 8 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis2 verses
Judges2 verses
Isaiah2 verses
The burden of the beasts of the south: into the land of trouble and anguish, from whence come the young and old lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent, they will carry their riches upon the shoulders of young asses, and their treasures upon the bunches of camels, to a people that shall not profit them.
Isaiah 30:24The oxen likewise and the young asses that ear the ground shall eat clean provender, which hath been winnowed with the shovel and with the fan.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H5895 (ʻayir) mean?
properly, a young ass (as just broken to a load); hence an ass-colt
How many times does H5895 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H5895 (עַיִר) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “asses.”
How is ʻayir translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H5895 is rendered as “asses” (2×), “colt” (2×), “colts” (2×), “foal” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word עַיִר come from?
from H5782 (עוּר) in the sense of raising (i.e. bearing a burden);