Lexical Definition
יַתִּיר yattîyr (yat-teer') preeminent A:A
(Aramaic) corresponding to יַתִּיר
exceeding(-ly), excellent.
- preeminent
- as an adverb, very
adj
1) pre-eminent, surpassing, extreme, extraordinary
adv
2) exceedingly, extremely
See Greek: ἅγιον
Usage: 7 forms in 8 verses
Extended Information
- adj
- adv
Brown-Driver-Briggs
Hebrew form: יָתַר
יַתִּיר adjective pre-eminent, surpassing (see Biblical Hebrew יתר); — masculine singular absolute ׳י Dan 2:31 feminine singular יַתִּירָא Dan 6:4*, usually הָ֯ Dan 4:33*; Dan 5:12; Dan 5:14 as adverb exceedingly Dan 3:22; Dan 7:7; Dan 7:19 (compare יתיר מתבריך EutSin. 498 which Lzb401 reads יתירית בריך).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Daniel | 2:31 · 3:22 · 4:33* · 5:12 · 5:14 · 6:4* · 7:7 · 7:19 |