Strong's Lexicon yoreh: Early rain Original Word: יוֹרֶה Word Origin: Derived from the root יָרָה (yarah), meaning "to throw, shoot, or cast." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "yoreh," the concept of rain and its significance can be found in Greek terms such as "ὑετός" (hyetos - G5205), meaning "rain." Usage: The term "yoreh" refers to the early rain in the agricultural cycle of ancient Israel. It is the autumn rain that falls in the months of October and November, marking the beginning of the rainy season. This rain is crucial for softening the ground for plowing and sowing seeds, ensuring a successful harvest. Cultural and Historical Background: In the agrarian society of ancient Israel, the timing and amount of rainfall were vital for survival. The early rain, "yoreh," was eagerly anticipated as it signaled the start of the planting season. The Israelites depended on these rains for their crops, which were their primary source of food and trade. The faithfulness of God in providing the early and latter rains was often seen as a sign of His covenantal blessings and favor. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originactive participle of yarah Definition the early rain NASB Translation autumn rain (1), early (1), rain* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יוֺרֶה noun [masculine] early rain, which falls in Palestine from the last of October until the first of December, opposed to מַלְקוֺשׁ: Deuteronomy 11:14; Jeremiah 5:24; Hosea 6:3 (where ᵑ0 makes ׳יו Participle, or Hiph`il Imperfect, but see We); compare also I. מוֺרֶה. See further RobBr i, 429 f. ChaplinPEF 1883, 8 ff. KleinZPV iv, 72 f. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance first rain, former rain Active participle of yarah; sprinkling; hence, a sprinkling (or autumnal showers) -- first rain, former (rain). see HEBREW yarah Forms and Transliterations י֥וֹרֶה יֹורֶ֥ה יוֹרֶ֣ה יורה yō·w·reh yoReh yōwrehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 11:14 HEB: אַרְצְכֶ֛ם בְּעִתּ֖וֹ יוֹרֶ֣ה וּמַלְק֑וֹשׁ וְאָסַפְתָּ֣ NAS: in its season, the early and late KJV: in his due season, the first rain and the latter rain, INT: your land season the early and late you may gather Jeremiah 5:24 Hosea 6:3 3 Occurrences |
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