Strong’s H3393

יְרַח

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

yrach

Pronunciation

yeh-RAKH

Definition

Month

Meaning

a 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 marked by the phases of the moon, typically around 29 to 30 days. In the Hebrew Bible, "yerach" is used to describe the passage of time in terms of months, often in relation to agricultural cycles, religious festivals, and historical events.

Bible references

Ezra 6:15;Daniel 4:29