Strong's H2975 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: יְאֹר (yᵉʼôr)

Pronunciation: yeh-ore'

POS: yeh-ore' Morph: n-m

Exegesis: of Egyptian origin;

Definition: of Egyptian origin; a channel, e.g. a fosse, canal, shaft; specifically the Nile, as the one river of Egypt, including its collateral trenches; also the Tigris, as the main river of Assyria; brook, flood, river, stream.

KJV Usage: brook, flood, river, stream.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) river, stream, canal, Nile, Nile-canal
• 2. 1a) stream, river (Nile)
• 3. 1b) Nile-arms, Nile-canals
• 4. 1c) watercourses
• 5. 1d) shafts (mining)
• 6. 1e) river (in general)

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G4215

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