Strong’s H3293

יַעַר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

ya`ar

Pronunciation

yah-ar

Definition

Forest, wood, thicket

Meaning

a copse of bushes, a forest, honey in the comb

Usage

The Hebrew word "ya'ar" primarily refers to a forest or wooded area. It is used in the Bible to describe natural landscapes that are dense with trees and vegetation. The term can also imply a sense of wildness or untamed nature, often contrasting with cultivated land or urban areas.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 19:5;Joshua 17:15;Joshua 17:18;1 Samuel 14:25;1 Samuel 14:26;1 Samuel 22:5;2 Samuel 18:6;2 Samuel 18:8;2 Samuel 18:17;1 Kings 7:2;1 Kings 10:17;1 Kings 10:21;2 Kings 2:24;2 Kings 19:23;1 Chronicles 16:33;2 Chronicles 9:16;2 Chronicles 9:20;Psalm 50:10;Psalm 80:13;Psalm 83:14;Psalm 96:12;Psalm 104:20;Psalm 132:6;Ecclesiastes 2:6;Songs 2:3