Strong’s H3423

יָרַשׁ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

yarash

Pronunciation

yah-RAHSH

Definition

To possess, inherit, dispossess, take possession of, occupy

Meaning

to occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin

Usage

The Hebrew verb "yarash" primarily means to inherit or take possession of something. It is often used in the context of the Israelites taking possession of the Promised Land, as well as in legal and familial contexts regarding inheritance. The term can also imply the act of dispossessing others to take possession, highlighting the transition of ownership or control.

Bible references

Genesis 15:3;Genesis 15:4;Genesis 15:4;Genesis 15:7;Genesis 15:8;Genesis 21:10;Genesis 22:17;Genesis 24:60;Genesis 28:4;Genesis 45:11;Exodus 15:9;Exodus 34:24;Leviticus 20:24;Leviticus 20:24;Leviticus 25:46;Numbers 13:30;Numbers 14:12;Numbers 14:24;Numbers 21:24;Numbers 21:32;Numbers 21:35;Numbers 27:11;Numbers 32:21;Numbers 32:39;Numbers 33:52