Strong’s H5892
עִיר
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
`iyr
Pronunciation
eer
Definition
City, town
Meaning
a city
Usage
The Hebrew word "iyr" primarily refers to a city or town, often indicating a place of habitation that is fortified or has some form of defense. It is used throughout the Old Testament to describe both large and small settlements, often emphasizing their role as centers of population, commerce, and governance.
Bible references
Genesis 4:17;Genesis 4:17;Genesis 10:11;Genesis 10:12;Genesis 11:4;Genesis 11:5;Genesis 11:8;Genesis 13:12;Genesis 18:24;Genesis 18:26;Genesis 18:28;Genesis 19:4;Genesis 19:12;Genesis 19:14;Genesis 19:15;Genesis 19:16;Genesis 19:20;Genesis 19:21;Genesis 19:22;Genesis 19:25;Genesis 19:25;Genesis 19:29;Genesis 19:29;Genesis 23:10;Genesis 23:18