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H3340

יִצְרִי

Yitsrîy /yits-ree'/ Ask about this word
Rootpatronymically from יֵצֶר
Meaninga Jitsrite (collectively) or descendants of Jetser
KJV usageJezerites.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Yitsrîy — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Hebrew word Yitsrîy, represented by H3340, is a patronymic term for the Jezerites. It appears 1 time in 1 unique verse in the Bible. The word specifically denotes the descendants of an individual named Jetser, functioning as a label for a family group.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

In its sole biblical appearance, H3340 is used within a census to define a specific lineage. The text establishes the "family of the Jezerites" as descending directly from their ancestor, Jezer Numbers 26:49. This highlights its function in meticulously tracking the genealogy and structure of the tribes of Israel as they are numbered.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words clarify the genealogical context of H3340:

  • H3337 Yêtser (Jezer): This is the proper name of the Israelite from whom the Jezerites are descended Numbers 26:49. He is identified as one of the sons of Naphtali (Genesis 46:24, 1 Chronicles 7:13).
  • H4940 mishpâchâh (family, kind-red): This term is used to designate the "family of the Jezerites" Numbers 26:49, signifying a specific clan or circle of relatives within a larger tribe.
  • H8016 Shillêmîy (Shillemites): Used in parallel with H3340, this patronymic identifies the descendants of Shillem, demonstrating the consistent method of naming families after their founders Numbers 26:49.

Theological Significance

The significance of H3340 lies in its function within the biblical system of lineage and identity.

  • Tribal Order: The term is used in a census, highlighting the importance of meticulously tracking each family line within Israel. The naming of the Jezerites Numbers 26:49 demonstrates a structured society where each clan had a distinct identity.
  • Preservation of Lineage: Patronymics like Yitsrîy are essential for preserving the genealogical record, connecting the current generation back to foundational ancestors like Jezer H3337, a son of Naphtali Genesis 46:24.
  • The Family Unit: The creation of a specific name for the descendants of one man underscores the importance of the family, or mishpâchâh H4940, as the fundamental building block of the nation of Israel.

Summary

In summary, H3340 Yitsrîy is a highly specific term whose sole purpose is to identify a particular family clan, the Jezerites. Its appearance in the census of Numbers demonstrates the critical role that genealogy and clearly defined family lines played in the structure of ancient Israel, ensuring that each group was accounted for within the larger tribal framework.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 1 occurrence, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

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Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H3337 יֵצֶר the same as יֵצֶר; Jetser, an Israelite; Jezer. H4940 מִשְׁפָּחָה from שָׁפָה (compare שִׁפְחָה); a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of an H8016 שִׁלֵּמִי patronymically from שִׁלֵּם; a Shilemite (collectively) or descendants of Shillem; Shillemites.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

1 verse, all in Numbers — and none of the other 38 Old Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.