יִצְרִי (yits.ri)
yits.ri
Izri
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 Yitsri appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, recorded in 1 Chronicles 25:3 as the son of Jeduthun and a leader among the Levitical singers. This single occurrence places him within the organized musical ministry established for the Temple during the United Monarchy, where he served alongside his brothers, including Obed-edom.
Etymologically, the name means "my fashioner" or "my potter," deriving from the root yatsar, which describes the shaping of clay. While this verb is famously used in Isaiah 64:8 to describe God as the potter and Israel as the clay, here it functions as a personal identifier for a musician responsible for sacred song.
The text also notes that Yitsri is another name for Zeri (H6874), suggesting a possible variant spelling or alternate identity within the chronicle’s records. This overlap highlights the complex genealogical details preserved in Chronicles, where names sometimes shift between parallel accounts of the same Levitical families.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Yitsri means "my fashioner" or "my potter." It comes from a Hebrew root describing how a potter shapes clay on a wheel. In this single biblical mention, it identifies a Levitical singer who helped lead worship in the Temple. This imagery reminds us that God actively shapes our lives, just as a craftsman works with clay to create something useful and beautiful.
When we read about Yitsri serving alongside his brothers, we see community at work. Worship was not a solo performance but a shared responsibility. God uses people in their specific roles to bring order and beauty to His house. This encourages us that our individual contributions matter when offered together with others.
Your life is being shaped by the same Creator who formed Yitsri for his task. Even when changes feel uncertain, remember that the One holding you has a purpose. Trust in His hands as He works out His plans through your daily steps and relationships.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- to <the>/ Izri1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- לַ/יִּצְרִ֔י1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 25:11
the fourth to Izri, his sons and his brothers, twelve;
This verse lists Yitsri among the singers assigned to their duties, showing his specific role in the Temple's musical ministry.