Lexical Definition
יַקִּיר yaqqîyr (yak-keer') precious H:A
from יָקַר
dear.
- precious
1) rare, very precious, honour, dear
Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| יַקִּ֨יר | dear | Jer.31.20 |
Extended Information
- Aramaic equivalent: yaq.qir (יַקִּיר "honorable" יַקִּיר)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יַקִּיר adjective intransitive very precious, dear; only הֲבֵן יַקִּיר לִי אֶפְרַיִם Jer 31:20 is Ephraim a very precious son unto me ? (|| יֶלֶד שַׁעֲשׁוּעִים).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Jeremiah | 31:20 |