יִמְרָה (yim.rah)
yim.rah
Imrah
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Imrah, or yimrah, appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in 1 Chronicles 7:36 as a descendant of Asher. The text identifies him as the son of Zophah and a chief within his tribe during the period of the Divided Monarchy. His genealogy places him among a large family that includes brothers such as Suah, Harnepher, and Beera, illustrating the extensive lineage of this northern tribe.
Linguistically, the name derives from the root meaning "bitterness." While this might seem like an unusual choice for a personal name, it reflects a common ancient practice of embedding emotional or theological concepts into names. In this context, Imrah serves as a historical marker, preserving the memory of a specific leader within the tribal structure of Israel without further narrative detail.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Imrah carries a meaning rooted in bitterness or strife, yet it appears in the Bible not as a warning, but as a record of life. In 1 Chronicles 7:36, this name marks a specific individual within the extensive genealogy of the tribe of Asher. For readers today, this single mention reminds us that God’s story includes every person, even those whose names appear only once in the text.
While the meaning might seem heavy, its presence in Scripture shows that no life is too small to be remembered by God. These genealogies were not just lists for ancient Israel; they preserved the identity of families who remained part of God’s covenant people. Your name and your story matter just as much in His eyes.
This verse invites us to trust that God keeps detailed records of our lives. Whether we face seasons of joy or difficulty, we are known and valued by Him. The Bible assures us that we are never forgotten, but are carefully woven into the larger narrative of redemption.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Imrah1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/יִמְרָֽה\׃1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 7:36
The sons of Zophah: Suah, Harnepher, Shual, Beri, Imrah,
This verse records Imrah as one of the sons of Zophah, placing him within the tribal lineage of Asher and confirming his status as a recognized member of his community.