יִצְהָרִי
𐤉𐤑𐤄𐤓𐤉
Yitsehari
H3325 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A descendant or clan-member of Yitzhar (יִצְהָר), identifying lineage from this specific ancestor within the tribe of Levi. Used as an ethnonymic adjective to denote belonging to the family line of Yitzhar among the Levite divisions.
Semantic Range
descendant of Yitzhar, member of the Yitzharite clan, Levite subgroup, genealogical designation
Root / Etymology
Derived from the proper name יִצְהָר (Yitzhar), prefixed with the adjectival suffix ־ִי (i), forming an ethnonymic or familial term. Yitzhar itself is derived from the root צהר, typically associated with 'oil' in the sense of 'shining' or 'fresh olive oil.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
יִצְהָרִי refers specifically to descendants of Yitzhar, one of the sons of Kohath and thus a subgroup within the larger Kohathite branch of Levites (cf. Exodus 6:21; Numbers 3:27; 1 Chronicles 23:12-13). The term appears in genealogical contexts to distinguish houses and responsibilities among Levites in the organization of cultic service, particularly in the wilderness and early monarchic periods. English translations often render יִצְהָרִי as 'Izharites'; however, this name reflects an attempt to transliterate and anglicize the Hebrew, sometimes obscuring the implication of clan or family identity. No evidence suggests broader ethnic or religious significance apart from the specific family within Levite tribal lists. Later Jewish (Judean) tradition may conflate such terms with priestly or broader Levitical service, but the ancient referent is restricted to blood lineage. Use of the term declines after First Temple period genealogies.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
patronymically from יִצְהָר; a Jitsharite or descendant of Jitshar; Izeharites, Izharites.
Bantu Hebrew
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צהר (ṣ-h-r) — shine, brightness, oil, fresh oil
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H3323 | יִצְהָר | the bright oil |
| H3324 | יִצְהָר | and Yitshar |
| H6671 | צָהַר | they press out oil |
| H6672 | צֹהַר | in the double-brightness |
| H6889 | צֶרֶת | Bright-One |
Word Forms
2 distinct forms
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3325-02 |
לַ/יִּצְהָרִ֣י | layitsehari | HRd/Ngmsa |
to the Izharites | to the Yitzharite | 3 |
H3325-01 |
הַ/יִּצְהָרִ֔י | hayitsehari | HTd/Ngmsa |
of the Izharite | the Yitzharite clansman | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3325-01 |
Numbers 3:27 | הַ/יִּצְהָרִ֔י | hayitsehari | HTd/Ngmsa |
of the Izharite | the Yitzharite clansman |
H3325-02 |
1 Chronicles 24:22 | לַ/יִּצְהָרִ֣י | layitsehari | HRd/Ngmsa |
From the Izharites | to the Yitzharite |
H3325-02 |
1 Chronicles 26:23 | לַ/יִּצְהָרִ֔י | layitsehari | HRd/Ngmsa |
to the Izharites | to the Yitzharite |
H3325-02 |
1 Chronicles 26:29 | לַ/יִּצְהָרִ֞י | layitsehari | HRd/Ngmsa |
to the Izharites | to the Yitzharite |