Strong’s H2975

יְאֹר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

y`or

Pronunciation

yeh-ore'

Definition

River, Stream, Nile

Meaning

a channel, a fosse, canal, shaft, the Nile, the Tigris

Usage

The Hebrew word "yeor" primarily refers to a river or stream, with a specific emphasis on the Nile River in Egypt. It is used in the context of describing bodies of flowing water, often highlighting their significance in the narrative of the Israelites, particularly during their time in Egypt.

Bible references

Genesis 41:1;Genesis 41:2;Genesis 41:3;Genesis 41:3;Genesis 41:17;Genesis 41:18;Exodus 1:22;Exodus 2:3;Exodus 2:5;Exodus 2:5;Exodus 4:9;Exodus 4:9;Exodus 7:15;Exodus 7:17;Exodus 7:18;Exodus 7:18;Exodus 7:18;Exodus 7:19;Exodus 7:20;Exodus 7:20;Exodus 7:21;Exodus 7:21;Exodus 7:21;Exodus 7:24;Exodus 7:24