Strong's Lexicon yether: Remnant, remainder, excess, advantage, cord Original Word: יֶתֶר Word Origin: Derived from the root יָתַר (yatar), meaning "to remain" or "to be left over." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3062 (λοιπός, loipos): Meaning "remaining" or "rest." - G4052 (περισσεύω, perisseuō): Meaning "to abound" or "to be in excess." Usage: The Hebrew word "yether" primarily denotes what is left over or remains. It can refer to a remnant or surplus, often used in contexts involving what is left after a larger portion has been taken or used. It can also imply an advantage or superiority in certain contexts. Additionally, "yether" can mean a cord or string, symbolizing connection or binding. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the concept of a remnant was significant both in daily life and in theological terms. Agriculturally, remnants were the portions left after harvest, which could be used for various purposes, including feeding the poor. Theologically, the remnant often referred to the faithful few who remained true to God amidst widespread apostasy. The idea of a remnant is a recurring theme in the prophetic literature, symbolizing hope and continuity for God's people. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. יֶ֫תֶר94 noun masculineNehemiah 2:16 remainder, excellence, excess; — absolute יֶ֫תֶר Nehemiah 2:16 2t.; יָ֑תֶר Proverbs 17:7; construct יֶ֫תֶר Genesis 49:3 84t.; יֶ֫תֶר Isaiah 56:12 (see Baer's note); suffix יִתְרוֺ Isaiah 44:19; יִתְרָם Exodus 23:11 2t. (not Job 4:21, q. v. below II.יֶתֶר); — 1 a. remainder, remnant (with implied inferiority in number or quality), of crops, etc. יִתְרָם Exodus 23:11 (JE), their remnant, i.e. what they (the enemy) leave, so יֶתֶר הַגָּזָם Joel 1:4; יֶתֶר הָאַרְבֶּה Joel 1:4; יֶתֶר הַיֶּלֶק Joel 1:4; יֶתֶר הַמְּלֵטָה הַנִּשְׁאֶרֶת Exodus 10:5 (J); of vessels, יֶתֶר הַכֵּלִים הַנּוֺתָרִים Jeremiah 27:19; of a tree Isaiah 44:19 (= שְׁאֵרִית Isaiah 44:17); elsewhere of person Deuteronomy 3:11 = Joshua 12:4; Joshua 3:12 (both D), Deuteronomy 28:54; Joshua 23:12 (D), 2 Samuel 21:2; 2 Kings 25:11 = Jeremiah 52:15; Ezekiel 34:18; of a rescued remnant of Israel (Judah) Micah 5:2; Zephaniah 2:9 ("" שְׁאֵרִית), Zechariah 14:2; יֶתֶר הַקָּדֵשׁ אֲשֶׁר נִשְׁאַר 1 Kings 22:47; יֶתֶר הָעָם הַנִּשְׁאָרִים Jeremiah 36:9 (twice in verse); 2 Kings 25:11 = Jeremiah 52:15 . b. remainder, rest, other part of people, elders, etc., 2 Samuel 10:10 = 1 Chronicles 19:11; 2 Samuel 12:28; 1 Kings 12:23; Jeremiah 29:1; Habakkuk 2:8; Ezekiel 48:23; sometimes including a majority Judges 7:6; 1 Samuel 13:2; of common people (opposed to rulers) Nehemiah 2:16; Nehemiah 4:8; Nehemiah 4:13; compare Nehemiah 6:1; of land Deuteronomy 3:13; Joshua 13:27 (P); of other inanimate things Leviticus 14:17 (P), Numbers 31:32 (id.), of years Isaiah 38:10; elsewhere in phrase יֶחֶר דִּבְרֵי the rest of the affairs of, in summaries of reigns of kings of Israel and Judah 1 Kings 11:41 41t. Kings Chronicles; יֶתֶר כָּלדִּֿבְרֵי 1 Kings 15:23; יֶתֶר דְּבָרָיו2Chronicles 28:26. 2. a. excess, שְׂפַת יָ֑תֶר Proverbs 17:7 a lip of excess = arrogant speech (see VB). b. in adverb phrases, עַל יֶתֶר Psalm 31:24 on the basis of abundance = abundantly, as adverb accusative גָּדוֺל יֶתֶר מְאֹד Isaiah 56:12 great, in abundance, exceedingly, Daniel 8:9 וַתִּגְדַּליֶֿתֶר and grew great in excess, exceedingly (compare c. specifically what is over and above immediate necessities, abundance, affluence Job 22:20; Psalm 17:14. 3 superiority, excellency יֶתֶר שְׂאֵת וְיֶתֶר עָ֫ז Genesis 49:3. — On Job 4:1 see II. יֶתֶר. II. יֶ֫תֶר noun masculineJudges 16:7 cord (properly as hanging over or down; Aramaic יַתְרָא part of the intestines, ᵑ7 יְתָרַיָּא ropes, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance abundant, cord, exceeding, excellent, plentifully, remnant, residue From yathar; properly, an overhanging, i.e. (by implication) an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope (as hanging free) -- + abundant, cord, exceeding, excellancy(-ent), what they leave, that hath left, plentifully, remnant, residue, rest, string, with. see HEBREW yathar Forms and Transliterations בְּיֶ֙תֶר֙ ביתר הַיְתָרִ֔ים היתרים וְ֝יִתְרָ֗ם וְיִתְרָ֕ם וְיִתְרוֹ֙ וְיֶ֖תֶר וְיֶ֙תֶר֙ וְיֶ֛תֶר וְיֶ֣תֶר וְיֶ֤תֶר וְיֶ֥תֶר וְיֶ֨תֶר וְיֶתֶר֙ וְיֶתֶר֩ וּבְיֶ֥תֶר וּלְיֶ֙תֶר֙ וּלְיֶ֣תֶר וּמִיֶּ֨תֶר וביתר ויתר ויתרו ויתרם וליתר ומיתר יְתָרִ֥ים יִ֝תְרָ֗ם יִתְרִ֣י יִתְרָ֣ם יֶ֑תֶר יֶ֚תֶר יֶ֛תֶר יֶ֜תֶר יֶ֝֗תֶר יֶ֣תֶר יֶ֤תֶר יֶ֥תֶר יֶ֨תֶר יתר יתרי יתרים יתרם מִיֶּ֖תֶר מִיֶּ֣תֶר מיתר bə·ye·ṯer beYeter bəyeṯer hay·ṯā·rîm haytaRim hayṯārîm mî·ye·ṯer miYeter mîyeṯer ū·ḇə·ye·ṯer ū·lə·ye·ṯer ū·mî·ye·ṯer ūḇəyeṯer uleYeter ūləyeṯer umiYeter ūmîyeṯer uveYeter veYeter veyitRam veyitRo wə·ye·ṯer wə·yiṯ·rām wə·yiṯ·rōw wəyeṯer wəyiṯrām wəyiṯrōw yə·ṯā·rîm ye·ṯer yetaRim yəṯārîm Yeter yeṯer yiṯ·rām yiṯ·rî yitRam yiṯrām yitRi yiṯrîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 49:3 HEB: וְרֵאשִׁ֣ית אוֹנִ֑י יֶ֥תֶר שְׂאֵ֖ת וְיֶ֥תֶר NAS: of my strength, Preeminent in dignity KJV: of my strength, the excellency of dignity, INT: and the beginning of my strength Preeminent dignity and preeminent Genesis 49:3 Exodus 10:5 Exodus 23:11 Leviticus 14:17 Numbers 31:32 Deuteronomy 3:11 Deuteronomy 3:13 Deuteronomy 28:54 Joshua 12:4 Joshua 13:12 Joshua 13:27 Joshua 23:12 Judges 7:6 Judges 16:7 Judges 16:8 Judges 16:9 1 Samuel 13:2 2 Samuel 10:10 2 Samuel 12:28 2 Samuel 21:2 1 Kings 11:41 1 Kings 12:23 1 Kings 14:19 1 Kings 14:29 101 Occurrences |
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much, 
more than). 
cord, rope, chord of arc; Arabic 
bow-string, lute-string; Ethiopic 
sinew, cord; 
stretch bowstring, strain (eyes), be intent, eager, etc.) — יֶתֶ֑ר 
