Hebrew / Aramaic entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
| Strong's Number: | H2971 |
|---|---|
| Word: | יָאִיר |
| Part of Speech: | name |
| Etymology: | from H215 |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Occurrences: | 8 |
| Transliteration: | Ya'iyr |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | yaw-ere' |
| Meaning: | 1. enlightener 2. Jair, the name of four Israelites |
| KJV Renderings: | Jair. |
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יָאִיר proper name, masculine (he enlightens, or one giving light ).
