BDB2646
הִירָה proper name, masculine (√ חור but meaning dubious) an Adullamite, friend of Judah Gen 38:1; Gen 38:12 (both J ), ᵐ5 Ειρας.
חוּרָם see חִירָם below אַח, אחה above.
Hebrew / Aramaic entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
| Strong's Number: | H2437 |
|---|---|
| Word: | חִירָה |
| Part of Speech: | name |
| Etymology: | from H2357 in the sense of splendor |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Occurrences: | 2 |
| Transliteration: | Chiyrah |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | khee-raw' |
| Meaning: | 1. Chirah, an Adullamite |
| KJV Renderings: | Hirah. |
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הִירָה proper name, masculine (√ חור but meaning dubious) an Adullamite, friend of Judah Gen 38:1; Gen 38:12 (both J ), ᵐ5 Ειρας.
חוּרָם see חִירָם below אַח, אחה above.