יִרְאוֹן (yir.on)
yir.on
Yiron
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
The name Yiron refers to a specific city assigned to the tribe of Naphtali in the land of Israel. It appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, listed among the fortified towns in Joshua 19:38 as part of the final inheritance distribution.
Linguistically, the name is interpreted as meaning "fearing" or "one who fears." While this etymology might suggest a spiritual posture of reverence, in this context it functions simply as a proper noun identifying a geographic location. The brevity of its biblical record highlights its role as a concrete landmark within the tribal borders rather than a site of major narrative events.
Because it is mentioned solely in a genealogical and territorial list, Yiron serves as a reminder of the detailed way land was divided among the tribes. Its single occurrence anchors the abstract concept of inheritance to a real place on the map of ancient Israel.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When you read through the lists of inherited land in Joshua, names like Yiron might seem like mere footnotes. Yet these entries ground God’s promises in real geography. Each town represents a specific place where families lived, worked, and worshipped. This detail shows that faith is not abstract; it is lived out on actual soil.
The name itself suggests reverence or fear of the Lord. While the text uses it simply as a location marker, the meaning reminds us that inheriting God’s promises involves a posture of humility. We are called to walk through our own lives with respect for His authority and care for one another.
These records assure us that God keeps track of every detail. Just as He assigned Yiron to Naphtali, He knows the specific circumstances of your life. You can trust that He is present in both the grand narratives and the quiet, everyday moments of your journey.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Yiron1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/יִרְאוֹן֙1×
Key Verses
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Joshua 19:38
Iron, Migdal El, Horem, Beth Anath, and Beth Shemesh; nineteen cities with their villages.
This verse lists Yiron among the fortified cities given to Naphtali, anchoring the abstract promise of inheritance to a specific geographic reality.