Strong’s H3384

יָרָה

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

yarah

Pronunciation

yah-RAH

Definition

To throw, shoot, cast, direct, instruct, teach

Meaning

to flow as water, to lay, throw, to point out, to teach

Usage

The Hebrew verb "yarah" primarily means to throw or shoot, as in shooting an arrow. It also extends metaphorically to mean directing or instructing, often used in the context of teaching or giving guidance. This dual usage reflects the idea of aiming or directing something towards a target, whether it be an arrow or knowledge.

Bible references

Genesis 31:51;Genesis 46:28;Exodus 4:12;Exodus 4:15;Exodus 15:4;Exodus 15:25;Exodus 19:13;Exodus 19:13;Exodus 24:12;Exodus 35:34;Leviticus 10:11;Leviticus 14:57;Numbers 21:30;Deuteronomy 17:10;Deuteronomy 17:11;Deuteronomy 24:8;Deuteronomy 33:10;Joshua 18:6;Judges 13:8;1 Samuel 12:23;1 Samuel 20:20;1 Samuel 20:36;1 Samuel 20:36;1 Samuel 20:37;1 Samuel 31:3