Psalms 132:6 — Word Study
WLCהִנֵּֽה־ שְׁמַֽעֲנ֥וּהָ בְאֶפְרָ֑תָה מְ֝צָאנ֗וּהָ בִּשְׂדֵי־ יָֽעַר׃
BSAWe heard [that the ark was]shâmaʻ■ [received information, had news] in EphrathahʼEphrâth [Bethlehem, place of fruitfulness] we foundmâtsâʼ■ [discovered, attained] it in the fieldssâdeh [lands, areas] of Jaaryaʻar [the forest, a wooded area]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| הִנֵּֽה־ | here! | Particle |
| שְׁמַֽעֲנ֥וּהָ | we heard of it | Verb qal perfect first person common plural, suffix |
| בְאֶפְרָ֑תָה | in Ephrathah | Preposition, noun proper feminine |
| מְ֝צָאנ֗וּהָ | we found it | Verb qal perfect first person common plural, suffix |
| בִּשְׂדֵי־ | in [the] fields of | Preposition, noun common masculine plural construct |
| יָֽעַר׃ | Jaar | Noun proper |
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| BSB | We heard that the ark was in Ephrathah; we found it in the fields of Jaar. |
| KJV | Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood. |
| ASV | Lo, we heard of it in Ephrathah: We found it in the field of the wood. |
| YLT | 'Lo, we have heard it in Ephratah, We have found it in the fields of the forest. |
| WEB | Behold, we heard of it in Ephrathah. We found it in the field of Jaar. |
| BBE | We had news of it at Ephrathah: we came to it in the fields of the wood. |
The translations agree on the meaning and structure of the verse, reflecting a consistent understanding across versions.
The sentence comprises two main clauses, each providing a key action related to the ark, with prepositional phrases detailing the locations involved.
8 commentators on this verse
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Every word here is used elsewhere in the Old Testament.
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Deep Study — Psalms 132:6
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Context — The Search for the Arkgenerated
Psalms 132:6 describes how the community heard about the ark's presence in Ephrathah and subsequently found it in the fields of Jaar. This verse is part of a larger psalm that expresses a longing for a dwelling place for the LORD, emphasizing the significance of the ark as a symbol of divine presence and guidance.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruth 1:2 | The man’s name was Elimelech, his wife’s name was Naomi, and the names of his two sons were Mahlon and Chilion. They were Ephrathites from Bethlehem in Judah, and they entered the land of Moab and settled there. |
| 2 | 1 Samuel 17:12 | Now David was the son of a man named Jesse, an Ephrathite from Bethlehem of Judah who had eight sons in the days of Saul. And Jesse was old and well along in years. |
| 3 | Micah 5:2 | But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel — One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity. |
| 4 | 1 Samuel 7:1 | Then the men of Kiriath-jearim came for the ark of the LORD and took it into Abinadab’s house on the hill. And they consecrated his son Eleazar to guard the ark of the LORD. |
| 5 | 1 Chronicles 13:5–6 | So David assembled all Israel, from the River Shihor in Egypt to Lebo-hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim. |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 5 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — שְׁמַֽעֲנ֥וּ, she.ma.'a.Nu.hagenerated
The Hebrew word שְׁמַע (shama`) means 'to hear', encompassing the ideas of listening, understanding, and obeying. The form here is a perfect tense verb, indicating a completed action in the past — 'we heard'. This word often implies an attentive response, as seen in contexts where God speaks and the people are called to listen.
In this verse, it highlights the community's awareness of the ark's location, suggesting that they received important news that prompted their actions.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
All translations agree on the meaning of the verse, conveying the information about the ark's location in Ephrathah and its discovery in the fields of Jaar.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The verse consists of two main clauses connected by a semicolon: the first clause states what was heard about the ark, and the second clause describes its discovery. The structure emphasizes the sequential nature of the events — first hearing, then finding.
The verb שְׁמַֽעֲנ֥וּ (we heard) governs the first part, while מְ֝צָאנ֗וּהָ (we found) governs the second, showing how the actions are closely linked.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates שְׁמַֽעֲנ֥וּ with αὐτὴν, which means 'it' or 'her', indicating a direct reference to the ark. This choice reflects a straightforward rendering of the Hebrew without additional interpretation.
The translation maintains the focus on the ark's presence and discovery, aligning closely with the Hebrew text.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalms 132:6 tells us that the community heard about the ark being in Ephrathah and later found it in the fields of Jaar. This verse is part of a psalm that expresses the desire for a dwelling place for the LORD, emphasizing the importance of the ark.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
Ephrathah is another name for Bethlehem, indicating the ark's location in a place known for its significance in Israel's history.
The ark represents God's presence among His people, and its discovery signifies a restoration of that divine connection.
The fields of Jaar refer to a specific area where the ark was found, possibly indicating a wooded or fertile region.
This verse illustrates the longing for a place for the LORD, highlighting the significance of the ark as a central element in worship and God's dwelling among His people.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- What does the discovery of the ark in Ephrathah tell us about God's presence in our lives?
- How can we be attentive to the 'news' God shares with us today?
- In what ways can we seek out God's presence in our own 'fields of Jaar'?
- What significance does the location of the ark have in the context of worship and community?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The verse is referenced by early Church Fathers, including Augustine, who reflect on its significance in relation to God's dwelling place.
"Lo, we heard of the same at Ephrata" [Psalms 132:6]. What? A place for the Lord.Early Church Fathers on Psalms 132 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 132:6 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleLo, we heard of it at Ephratah,.... Either of the ark which David and others had heard of, that it formerly was at Shiloh, Joshua 18:1; here called Ephratah, as some think; so the Ephraimites are
Read John Gill on Psalms 132 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryLo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood. Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah - David's words after he had so far attained his wish, that the ark had been brought up to Zion.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 132 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleWe heard of it; of the place or habitation for the Lord last mentioned. At Ephratah; either, 1. In Bethlehem, which is called Ephratah, 48:7 . So the sense is either this, We heard a rumour at Bethlehem among David’ s relations, that the ark should be removed to a new place, and that David had pitched upon it; or this, We heard that Bethlehem would be the place for it, because it was the city of David. Or rather, 2. In the tribe of Ephraim, which was called also Ephratah or Ephrathah, as is manifest, because the men of Ephraim were called Ephrathites, as , in the Hebrew text, though in the English it be Ephraimite. So Jeroboam is called an Ephrathite, . So the sense is, We heard it from our…
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 132 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 132:6 Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood.Ver. 6. Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah] At Bethlehem Ephratah, David’ s birth place, there we heard of it long since by our progenitors. "Of it," that is, of the ark, saith Chrysostom; of God’ s resting place, saith Austin; of the place where Christ should be born, saith Jerome; where the temple should be set, saith Aben Ezra; where the Shechinah, or Divine presence should reside, say other Rabbis, Dicit eam in foemin, i.e. diviuam praesentiam (R. Arama). We found it in the fields of the wood] At Jerusalem, say some; or at Kirjathjearim, as others will have it. The Chaldee interpreteth it of the wood of…
Read John Trapp on Psalms 132 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(6) Lo, we heard.—This verse has been pronounced inexplicable, and yet the general intention is clear. The vow in which David declared his purpose has just been quoted, and that which is now said to have been heard and found can hardly be anything else than this purpose. In fact, the feminine suffix to the verbs points directly back to the word rendered afflictions in Psalms 132:1, which is really a feminine form. This being settled, we need not go from the plain direction of such places as Genesis 35:19; Genesis 48:7; Rth 4:11; Micah 5:2, which pronounce the identity of Ephratah with Bethlehem, to seek any other locality which might possibly be so called. David’s purpose would naturally be…
Read Charles John Ellicott on Psalms 132 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 6. Lo, we have heard of it at Ephratah] This may be considered as a continuation of David's vow, as if he had said: As I had determined to build a temple for the ark, and heard that it was at Ephratah, I went and found it in the fields of Jaar, יער; - not the wood, but Kirjath Jaar or Jearim, where the ark was then lodged;-and having found it, he entered the tabernacle, Psalms 132:7; and then, adoring that God whose presence was in it, he invited him to arise and come to the place which he had prepared for him.
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 132 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges6–10. The enthusiasm of Israel at the establishment of the sanctuary in Jerusalem (6, 7); their prayer that Jehovah will deign to occupy it, and will bless priests, people, and king (8–10).
Read Cambridge on Psalms 132 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleLo, we heard of it at Ephratah - Most probably this is the language of the contemporaries of David; or this is what they might be supposed to say; or this is what tradition reports that they did say.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 132 →The verse in English, compared — 16 translations, and where they part company
Every translation on this page is a decision someone had to make and commit to. Read down a column and you see one translator's judgement; read across a row and you see the range the Greek actually allows. The BSB is the wording the rest of this page is measured against, so it is listed first.
Modern formal
We heard that the ark was in Ephrathah; we found it in the fields of Jaar.
Behold, we heard of it in Ephrathah. We found it in the field of Jaar.
We heard that the ark was in Ephrathah; we found it in the fields of Jaar.
Look, we heard about it in Ephrathah, we found it in the territory of Jaar.
Tyndale line
Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood.
Lo, we heard of it in Ephrathah: We found it in the field of the wood.
Lo, we heard of it in Ephrathah: we found it in the field of the wood.
Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood.
Lo, we heard of it in Ephrathah, and found it in the fieldes of the forest.
Strictly literal
Behold, we heard of it at Ephratah, we found it in the fields of the wood.
'Lo, we have heard it in Ephratah, We have found it in the fields of the forest.
Behold, we have heard it in Ephratah, || We have found it in the fields of the forest.
“Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we met with it in the fields of the forest:
See, we heard about it in Ephrathah; we found it in the fields of Jaar.
Simplified
In Ephrathah we received information about the Ark of Agreement, and we found it in fields near Jaar.
We had news of it at Ephrathah: we came to it in the fields of the wood.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree on the wording of this verse, with all six words matched in the Hebrew and Greek texts. This consistency indicates a strong preservation of the original message across these ancient witnesses.
הִנֵּֽה־ שְׁמַֽעֲנ֥וּהָ בְאֶפְרָ֑תָה מְ֝צָאנ֗וּהָ בִּשְׂדֵי־ יָֽעַר׃
6 of the 6 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Psalms 132:6
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
הִנֵּה (hinneh) is a Hebrew word meaning 'behold' or 'lo!' It serves as a demonstrative particle used to draw attention, appearing in contexts such as Genesis 19:2. The word is derived from a prolongation of another Hebrew term, but the entries do not provide further details on its usage beyond this.
הִנֵּה, once הִנֶּה־ Gn 19:2, demonstr.part. lo!, behold!
base
H2009 הִנֵּה, הִנֶּה־ lo!, behold!
2009 hinneh hin-nay'
prolongation for 2005; lo!:--behold, lo, see.
see HEBREW for 02005
הִנֵּה (hin.neh) — behold.
behold, lo, see, if
HTj — ParticleHTj
her, in composition:
The Hebrew word שָׁמַע (shama`) means 'to hear' and encompasses a range of meanings including listening, obeying, and proclaiming. It is built from a primitive root and can imply attention and understanding. The entries highlight various grammatical forms, such as Qal, Niphal, Piel, and Hiphil, indicating different nuances of hearing and obeying. There is no significant disagreement among the lexicons regarding its meanings.
שָׁמַע 1152 vb. hear
Qal 1052
subj. pers. hum.
י׳ (God) subj.
Niph. 42 be heard, of voice, sound
be heard of
be regarded, obeyed
= (favourable) hearing was granted to their voice.
Pi. he caused the people to hear
Hiph. 63
of man
י׳ subj.
base
H8085 שָׁמַע hear
8085 shama` shaw-mah'
a primitive root; to hear intelligently (often with
implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to
tell, etc.):--X attentively, call (gather) together, X
carefully, X certainly, consent, consider, be content,
declare, X diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make
to) hear(-ken, tell), X indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be)
obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish,
regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, X surely, tell,
understand, whosoever (heareth), witness.
שָׁמַע (sha.ma) — to hear: hear.
: hear
v
1) to hear, listen to, obey
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to hear (perceive by ear)
1a2) to hear of or concerning
1a3) to hear (have power to hear)
1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to
1a5) to understand (language)
1a6) to hear (of judicial cases)
1a7) to listen, give heed
1a7a) to consent, agree
1a7b) to grant request
1a8) to listen to, yield to
1a9) to obey, be obedient
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound)
1b2) to be heard of
1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed
1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon
1d) (Hiphil)
1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound
1d2) to sound aloud (musical term)
1d3) to make proclamation, summon
1d4) to cause to be heard
n m
2) sound
שָׁמַע (sha.ma) — to hear: obey.
: obey
v
1) to hear, listen to, obey
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to hear (perceive by ear)
1a2) to hear of or concerning
1a3) to hear (have power to hear)
V-Qal-Perf-1cp | Suff — Verb qal perfect first person common plural · suffixHVqp1cp/Sp3fs
אֶפְרָ֫תָה (Ephrathah) refers to a location near Bethel where Rachel died and was buried, and it is also another name for Bethlehem. Additionally, it is the name of a woman from the tribe of Judah, married to Caleb and the mother of Hur. The term suggests a meaning related to fruitfulness.
אֶפְרָ֫תָה n.pr.
n. pr. loc. place near Bethel, where Rachel died & was buried
id., a name of Bethlehem
id., perh. applied to district where Kitjath Jearim lay, on the border of Judah & Benjamin
n. pr. f. name given to wife of Caleb
base
H672 אֶפְרָ֫תָה . n. pr. loc. place near Bethel, where Rachel died & was buried
. id., a name of Bethlehem
. id., perh. applied to district where Kitjath Jearim lay, on the border of Judah & Benjamin
. n. pr. f. name given to wife of Caleb
672 'Ephraath ef-rawth'
or mEphrathah {ef-raw'-thaw}; from 6509; fruitfulness;
Ephrath, another name for Bethlehem; once (Psa. 132:6) perhaps
for Ephraim; also of an Israelitish woman:--Ephrath,
Ephratah.
see HEBREW for 06509
אֶפְרָ֫תָה (eph.ra.tah) — Ephrathah.
A womanof the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.19; married to Caleb (H3612H);
mother of: Hur (H2354); also called Ephrath at 1Ch.2.19;
Also named: eph.ra.ti (אֶפְרָתִי "Ephrathite" H0673H)
§ Ephrath or Ephratah = "ash-heap: place of fruitfulness"
1) a place near Bethel where Rachel died and was buried
2) another name for Bethlehem
3) wife of Caleb
אֶפְרָ֫תָה (eph.ra.tah) — Ephrath.
Ephrath or Ephratah = "ash-heap: place of fruitfulness"
Another name of bet le.chem (בֵּית לֶ֫חֶם "Bethlehem" H1035G)
Prep | N-proper — Preposition · noun proper feminineHR/Npf
מָצָא (matsa') is a Hebrew verb meaning to find or attain. It encompasses a range of actions, including discovering something lost, encountering someone, or coming upon a situation. The word can also imply being present or sufficient. Lexicons note various forms and uses, including Qal, Niphal, and Hiphil, which indicate different nuances of finding and encountering.
מָצָא 452 vb. attain to, find
Qal
find
find out
= come upon, light upon
noteworthy phrases
Niph. pass. of Qal, be found
Hiph.
cause to find, attain
cause to light upon, come upon, come
cause to encounter
present unto
base
H4672 מָצָא attain to, find
4672 matsa' maw-tsaw'
a primitive root; properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or
exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire;
figuratively, to occur, meet or be present:--+ be able,
befall, being, catch, X certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to
hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion,
out), get (hold upon), X have (here), be here, hit, be left,
light (up-)on, meet (with), X occasion serve, (be) present,
ready, speed, suffice, take hold on.
מָצָא (ma.tsa) — to find.
1) to find, attain to
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to find
1a1a) to find, secure, acquire, get (thing sought)
1a1b) to find (what is lost)
1a1c) to meet, encounter
1a1d) to find (a condition)
1a1e) to learn, devise
1a2) to find out
1a2a) to find out
1a2b) to detect
1a2c) to guess
1a3) to come upon, light upon
1a3a) to happen upon, meet, fall in with
1a3b) to hit
1a3c) to befall
1b) (Niphal)
1b1) to be found
1b1a) to be encountered, be lighted upon, be discovered
1b1b) to appear, be recognised
1b1c) to be discovered, be detected
1b1d) to be gained, be secured
1b2) to be, be found
1b2a) to be found in
1b2b) to be in the possession of
1b2c) to be found in (a place), happen to be
1b2d) to be left (after war)
1b2e) to be present
1b2f) to prove to be
1b2g) to be found sufficient, be enough
1c) (Hiphil)
1c1) to cause to find, attain
1c2) to cause to light upon, come upon, come
1c3) to cause to encounter
V-Qal-Perf-1cp | Suff — Verb qal perfect first person common plural · suffixHVqp1cp/Sp3fs
שָׂדַי (saday) and שָׂדֶה (sadeh) both refer to a field or land, encompassing cultivated areas, open fields, and regions opposed to mountains or seas. The terms can denote specific portions of ground and are associated with wildlife habitats. They derive from a root meaning to spread out, indicating flat, expansive areas.
שָׂדַי n.m. field, land
cultivated field
home of wild beasts
plain, opp. mt.
land, opp. sea
base
שָׂדֶה 819 n.m. id. [u.ak.ab]
(ordinary contr. form)open field, country
definite portion of ground, field, land
land, opp. sea
base
H7704a שָׂדַי field, land . cultivated field
. home of wild beasts
. plain, opp. mt.
. land, opp. sea
H7704b שָׂדֶה id. [7704a] . open field, country
. definite portion of ground, field, land
. land, opp. sea
7704 sadeh saw-deh'
or saday {saw-dah'-ee}; from an unused root meaning to spread
out; a field (as flat):--country, field, ground, land, soil,
X wild.
שָׂדַי (sa.day) — Sirion.
This name means field, land, plain
Another spelling of cher.mon (חֶרְמוֹן "(Mount )Hermon" H2768)
שָׂדֶה (sa.deh) — land: soil.
: soil
1) field, land
1a) open field, country
1b) definite portion of ground, field, land
1c) land (opposed to sea)
שָׂדֶה (sa.deh) — land: country.
: country/field
1) field, land
1a) open field, country
1b) definite portion of ground, field, land
1c) land (opposed to sea)
שָׂדֶה (sa.deh) — Field (of the Launderer).
Combined with ka.vas (כָּבַס "Washer's" H3526)
This name means field, land
שָׂדֶה (sa.deh) — land: wildlife.
: wild(animals/plants)
1) field, land
1a) open field, country
1b) definite portion of ground, field, land
1c) land (opposed to sea)
שָׂדַי (sa.day) — field.
1) field, land
1a) cultivated field
1b) of home of wild beasts
1c) plain (opposed to mountain)
1d) land (opposed to sea)
Prep | N-mp — Preposition · noun common masculine plural constructHR/Ncmpc
ov:
(1) In Anglo-Saxon, had the meaning "from," "away from" (as the strengthened form "off" has still), and was not used for genitive or possessive relations, these being expressed by special case-forms. In the Norman period, however, "of" was taken to represent the French de (a use well developed by the time of Chaucer), and in the Elizabethan period both senses of "of" were in common use. But after about 1600 the later force of the word became predominant, and in the earlier sense (which is now practically obsolete) it was replaced by other prepositions. In consequence the King James Version (and in some cases the Revised Version (British and American)) contains many uses of "of" that are no longer familiar--most of them, to be sure, causing no difficulty, but there still being a few responsible for real obscurities.
OF, preposition ov. [Gr.]
1. From or out of; proceeding from, as the cause, source, means, author or agent bestowing.
I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered to you. 1 Corinthians 11:1.
For it was of the Lord to harden their hearts. Joshua 11:1.
It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed.
Lamentations 3:1.
The whole disposing thereof is of the Lord. Proverbs 16:1.
Go, inquire of the Lord for me. 2 Chronicles 34:2.
That holy thing that shall be born of thee. Luke 1:1.
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יַ֫עַר (ya'ar) refers to both a wood or forest and a honeycomb. The word is derived from a root suggesting thick vegetation. It encompasses meanings related to wooded areas and also has a specific reference to honeycomb, possibly due to its association with trees. Some entries connect it to specific locations or phrases in the Old Testament.
יַ֫עַר n.m. wood, forest, thicket
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יַ֫עַר n.[m.] honeycomb
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H3293a יַ֫עַר wood, forest, thicket H3293b יַ֫עַר honeycomb
3293 ya`ar yah'-ar
from an unused root probably meaning to thicken with verdure;
a copse of bushes; hence, a forest; hence, honey in the comb
(as hived in trees):--(honey-)comb, forest, wood.
יַ֫עַר (ya.ar) — wood.
forest, wood, thicket, wooded height
Also means: ya.or (יָעוֹר "wood" H3264)
יַ֫עַר (ya.ar) — honeycomb.
honeycomb
יַ֫עַר (ya.ar) — Jaar.
honeycomb
Another name of qir.yat ye.a.rim (קִרְיַת יְעָרִים "Kiriath-jearim" H7157)
יַ֫עַר (ya.ar) — (Ephraim) Forest.
Combined with eph.ra.yim (אֶפְרַ֫יִם " of Ephraim" H0669K)
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יַ֫עַר (ya.ar) — (House of) the Forest.
Combined with ba.yit (בַּ֫יִת "House" H1004J)
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N-proper — Noun properHNpl
ja'-ar (ya`ar, "forest" or "wood"): Is only once taken as a proper name (Ps 132:6 the Revised Version margin), "We found it in the field of Jaar." It may be a shortened form of the name Kiriath-jearim, where the ark had rested 20 years.
See KIRIATH-JEARIM.