חִירָה

chi.rahProper Noun (Masculine)H2437

Hirah

From: from H2357 (חָוַר) in the sense of splendor;

Short Definition

Chirah, an Adullamite

Full Lexicon Entry

A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at § Hirah = "a noble family" an Adullamite, the friend of Judah

Grammar

Part of Speech Proper Noun (Masculine)

Morphology N:N-M-P

DescriptionProper Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

2 times

Appears 2 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Genesis
2

Key Passages

  • Genesis 38:1
  • Genesis 38:12

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