יֶ֫תֶר

ye.terNoun (Masculine)H3499

remainder

From: from H3498 (יָתַר);

Short Definition

properly, an overhanging, i.e. (by implication) an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope (as hanging free)

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. remainder, excess, rest, remnant, excellence 1a) remainder, remnant 1b) remainder, rest, other part 1c) excess 1d) abundantly (adv) 1e) abundance, affluence 1f) superiority, excellency

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Masculine)

Morphology H:N-M

DescriptionH:N-M

Occurrences

89 times

Appears 89 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

2 Kings
22
1 Kings
12
2 Chronicles
10
Judges
4
Jeremiah
4

Key Passages

  • 1 Chronicles 19:11
  • 2 Chronicles 25:26
  • 2 Kings 15:15
  • Deuteronomy 28:54
  • Jeremiah 29:1

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