Lexical Definition
יִמְרָה Yimrâh (yim-raw') Imrah N:N-M-P
probably from יָמַר; interchange
Imrah.
- § Imrah = "bitterness"
- Jimrah, an Israelite
1) a descendant of Asher of the family of Zophah and a chief of the tribe
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְיִמְרָֽה | and Imrah | 1Chr.7.36 |
| Ιεμβρά | Imrah | LXX.1Chr.7.36 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.36
- son of: Zophah (צוֹפַח)
- brother of: Suah (סוּחַ), Harnepher (חַרְנֶפֶר), Shual (שׁוּעָל), Beri (בֵּרִי), Bezer (בֶּצֶר), Hod (הוֹד), Shamma (שַׁמָּא), Shilshah (שִׁלְשָׁה), Ithran (יִתְרָן) and Beera (בְּאֵרָא)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יִמְרָה proper name, masculine 1Chr 7:36 a chief of Asher. ᵐ5 Ιμαρη, A Ιεμρα, ᵐ5L Ιεμβρα. מָרָה, מָרָּה, מֹרָה see I. מרר.מֹרֶה see ירה Hiph`il Participle, and II. מוֺרֶה.[מָרוּד] see רוד. מֵרוֺז see ארז.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 7:36 |
Profile
Male • Son of Zophah • A descendant of Asher.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Imrah was a descendant of Asher, mentioned in the genealogy of the tribe of Asher in 1 Chronicles.
- A man from the tribe of Asher living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.7.36;
- only referred to as Imrah יִמְרָה;
- son of Zophah צוֹפַח;
- a brother of Suah סוּחַ, Harnepher חַרְנֶפֶר, Shual שׁוּעָל, Beri בֵּרִי, Bezer בֶּצֶר, Hod הוֹד, Shamma שַׁמָּא, Shilshah שִׁלְשָׁה, Ithran יִתְרָן and Beera בְּאֵרָא.
Imrah is mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles 7:36 as one of the sons of Zophah, who was a descendant of Asher. Asher was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and the genealogy in 1 Chronicles 7 lists the descendants of this tribe.
Imrah is listed along with his brothers Harnepher, Shual, Beri, and Imrah. The mention of these names in the genealogical record suggests that they were significant figures within the tribe of Asher and that their lineage was considered important enough to be recorded.
However, apart from this brief mention in the genealogy, no other details are provided about Imrah's life, his role within the tribe, or any significant events or accomplishments associated with him.
The genealogical records in Chronicles serve to establish the family lines and tribal affiliations of the Israelites, particularly in the post-exilic period when many of them were returning to their homeland and seeking to reestablish their identity as God's chosen people.
The name Imrah is derived from the Hebrew root meaning "to rebel" or "to be contentious." However, it is not clear whether this meaning has any bearing on the character or life of the individual mentioned in the genealogy.
All entries for Imrah: יִמְרָה