Strong’s H3425

יְרֻשָּׁה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

yrushah

Pronunciation

yeh-roosh-SHAH

Definition

Inheritance, possession

Meaning

something occupied, a conquest, a patrimony

Usage

The term "yerushshah" refers to an inheritance or possession, often in the context of land or property that is passed down through generations. It signifies not only the physical transfer of property but also the continuation of family lineage and covenantal promises. In the Old Testament, "yerushshah" is frequently used to describe the land of Canaan, which God promised to the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as a perpetual inheritance.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 2:5;Deuteronomy 2:9;Deuteronomy 2:9;Deuteronomy 2:12;Deuteronomy 2:19;Deuteronomy 2:19;Deuteronomy 3:20;Joshua 1:15;Joshua 12:6;Joshua 12:7;Judges 21:17;2 Chronicles 20:11;Psalm 61:5;Jeremiah 32:8