Strong’s H3409

יָרֵךְ

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

yarek

Pronunciation

yah-REK

Definition

Thigh, loins, side

Meaning

the thigh, the generative parts, a shank, flank, side

Usage

The Hebrew word "yarek" primarily refers to the thigh or loins, often used in the context of the human body. It can also denote the side of something, such as the side of a structure or object. In biblical usage, it frequently appears in contexts related to strength, procreation, and covenantal oaths.

Bible references

Genesis 24:2;Genesis 24:9;Genesis 32:25;Genesis 32:25;Genesis 32:31;Genesis 32:32;Genesis 32:32;Genesis 46:26;Genesis 47:29;Exodus 1:5;Exodus 25:31;Exodus 28:42;Exodus 32:27;Exodus 37:17;Exodus 40:22;Exodus 40:24;Leviticus 1:11;Numbers 3:29;Numbers 3:35;Numbers 5:21;Numbers 5:22;Numbers 5:27;Numbers 8:4;Judges 3:16;Judges 3:21