Strong’s H3391

יֶרַח

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

yerach

Pronunciation

yeh-rahkh

Definition

Month

Meaning

a lunation, month

Usage

The Hebrew word "yerach" primarily refers to a "month" in the context of the lunar calendar used in ancient Israel. It denotes a period of time based on the phases of the moon, typically around 29 to 30 days. In the Hebrew Bible, "yerach" is used to mark time and to specify the duration of events or the timing of religious observances.

Bible references

Exodus 2:2;Deuteronomy 21:13;Deuteronomy 33:14;1 Kings 6:37;1 Kings 6:38;1 Kings 8:2;2 Kings 15:13;Job 3:6;Job 7:3;Job 29:2;Job 39:2;Isaiah 60:20;Zechariah 11:8