Strong's H2975 (Hebrew)

Hebrew: יְאֹר (yᵉʼôr)

Pronunciation: yeh-ore'

Morphology: n-m

Derivation: of Egyptian origin

Definition: 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

KJV Renderings: brook, flood, river, stream

Senses

1. river, stream, canal, Nile, Nile-canal
   1. stream, river (Nile)
   2. Nile-arms, Nile-canals
   3. watercourses
   4. shafts (mining)
   5. river (in general)

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