Strong's Lexicon Imri: Imri Original Word: אִמְרִי Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אמר (amar), meaning "to say" or "to speak." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the Hebrew name Imri in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew genealogies. Usage: The name Imri is used in the Hebrew Bible as a personal name. It is typically understood to mean "eloquent" or "the Lord speaks." Imri is a name that appears in genealogical records, indicating its use as a family or clan name within the tribes of Israel. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, names often carried significant meaning and were sometimes reflective of the character or destiny of the individual. The name Imri, derived from a root meaning "to speak," may suggest a person of eloquence or one who is divinely inspired to speak. Genealogies in the Bible served to establish identity, heritage, and tribal affiliation, which were crucial for maintaining the social and religious structure of Israelite society. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom amar Definition perhaps "tall" or "eloquent," an Isr. name NASB Translation Imri (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs אִמְרִי proper name, masculine 1. a man of Judah 1 Chronicles 9:4; compare 2 Nehemiah 3:2 (= tall? or eloquent?). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Imri From 'Immer; wordy; Imri, the name of two Israelites -- Imri. see HEBREW 'Immer Forms and Transliterations אִמְרִ֣י אִמְרִֽי׃ אמרי אמרי׃ ’im·rî ’imrî imRiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 9:4 HEB: עָמְרִי֙ בֶּן־ אִמְרִ֣י בֶן־ [בָּנִימִן־ NAS: the son of Imri, the son KJV: the son of Imri, the son INT: of Omri the son of Imri the son Benjamin Nehemiah 3:2 2 Occurrences |
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