יעור
𐤉𐤏𐤅𐤓
Yaur
of Jair
A proper name designating an individual, likely meaning 'wooded' or 'belonging to a forest,' possibly in reference to a region associated with woodlands or someone connected to such an area. In biblical texts, Yā‘ûr refers specifically to an Israelite individual mentioned in genealogical records. The nuance of meaning centers on association with a forest or a wooded region, rather than directly referencing the physical landscape in the usage as a personal name.
1 Chronicles 20:5 · Word #9
Lexicon H3265
| Lemma | יָעוּר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤏𐤅𐤓 |
| Transliteration | Yaur |
| Strong's | H3265 |
| Definition | A proper name designating an individual, likely meaning 'wooded' or 'belonging to a forest,' possibly in reference to a region associated with woodlands or someone connected to such an area. In biblical texts, Yā‘ûr refers specifically to an Israelite individual mentioned in genealogical records. The nuance of meaning centers on association with a forest or a wooded region, rather than directly referencing the physical landscape in the usage as a personal name. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | of Jair |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3265-02
Wooded One
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular proper name; likely formed from a passive participial pattern based on the root יער. |
| Rendering Rationale | The name derives from the root יער ('forest, woodland') and appears to reflect a passive participial sense, meaning 'wooded' or 'made into a forest.' Rendering it as 'Wooded One' preserves both the adjectival/passive nuance and its function as a masculine personal name. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Yaur
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: He enlightens |