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יִתְרָה

𐤉𐤕𐤓𐤄

yithrâh

H3502 noun

SILEX Entry

Root יתר to be left over, remain, exceed, be abundant, be superior

Definition

A condition or state of possessing more than what is usual or necessary; abundance, surplus, or excess, particularly in reference to material or substance. The word often refers to material prosperity or wealth, but can also signify any form of plentifulness or superfluity. In some contexts, emphasizes a qualitative sense of preeminence or excellence derived from abundance.

Semantic Range

abundance, surplus, excess, superfluity, material wealth, riches, preeminence, excellence

Root / Etymology

From the root יתר (י-ת-ר), meaning 'to remain over, be left over, abound.' יִתְרָה is a feminine noun derived from this root, denoting the state or quality of being abundant or having a surplus.

Historical & Contextual Notes

יִתְרָה occurs infrequently in the Hebrew Bible (e.g., 1 Chronicles 29:3) and is related to the more common masculine noun יֶתֶר (yeter, 'remainder, excess, cord'). The term primarily appears in later or post-exilic texts, reflecting a development in diction emphasizing abundance or material excellence. In context, it usually denotes something that is above and beyond what is ordinarily possessed—such as extra resources, abundant wealth, or outstanding excellence. It is distinct from other words such as עֹשֶׁר ('wealth') or הוֹן ('wealth, substance'), as יִתְרָה highlights surplus or abundance in terms of excess rather than simply property or value. English translations often render it as 'abundance,' 'riches,' or 'wealth,' which generally capture its main sense, though sometimes the qualitative sense of preeminence or 'excellence' is underrepresented. In post-biblical Hebrew, the root retains the idea of excess, extension, or superiority.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

feminine of יֶתֶר; properly, excellence, i.e. (by implication) wealth; abundance, riches.

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Root Family

יתר (y-t-r) — remain over, be left over, exceed, abound, be superior

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H1956 הוֹתִיר Hothir
H3148 יוֹתֵר and surplus
H3491 יָתוּר leftover gleaning
H3492 יַתִּיר in Yattir
H3493 יַתִּיר Exceeding-One

Word Forms

2 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H3502-01 יִתְרָ֣ה yiterah HNcfsa the abundance surplus abundance 1
H3502-02 יִתְרַ֥ת yiterat HNcfsc the abundance abundance of 1

Occurrences in Scripture

2 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H3502-01 Isaiah 15:7 יִתְרָ֣ה yiterah HNcfsa the abundance surplus abundance
H3502-02 Jeremiah 48:36 יִתְרַ֥ת yiterat HNcfsc the abundance abundance of
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