יְעָרִים (ye.a.rim)
ye.a.rim
(Mount) Jearim
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The Hebrew noun ye‘arim means “forests” or “woods,” and in Scripture it appears exclusively as a proper place name: Jearim. In Joshua 15:10, it marks a specific hill on the northern boundary of Judah, located just northeast of Beth Shemesh. The sources identify this location with another name, Chesalon, suggesting that the terrain was characterized by dense tree cover.
Its usage is strictly geographical and singular in occurrence. Unlike words for general woodland that might appear in poetic or descriptive contexts, ye‘arim here serves as a fixed landmark for tribal inheritance. The name itself provides a vivid image of the landscape, indicating that this border region was defined by its wooded hills rather than open plains.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Jearim points to a place defined by its trees, a wooded landmark that helped ancient Israelites understand their boundaries. This word reminds us that God cares about the details of our lives, just as He cared about the specific borders of His people. In a world where we often feel lost or uncertain, knowing that God provides clear markers can bring peace.
When we read about these geographical details, it is easy to see how grounded faith can be. The landscape itself became a witness to God's promises and provisions. We are invited to trust in a God who knows the terrain of our hearts as intimately as He knew the hills of Judah.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Jearim1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- יְעָרִ֛ים1×
Key Verses
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Joshua 15:10
and the border turned about from Baalah westward to Mount Seir, and passed along to the side of Mount Jearim (also called Chesalon) on the north, and went down to Beth Shemesh, and passed along by Timnah;
This verse uses the name Jearim to mark a specific turning point in the tribal boundary, showing how God assigned precise locations for inheritance.