יָגוּר
𐤉𐤂𐤅𐤓
Yagur
H3017 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Proper noun denoting the name of a specific locality in southern Judah, likely meaning 'dwelling place' or 'lodging.' The primary use is as a place name found in territorial lists, referring to a settlement or designated location for dwelling, possibly indicative of a waystation, village, or shelter.
Semantic Range
(as a proper noun) the name of a Judahite locality; (from root) a place of dwelling or lodging, possibly sojourners' settlement
Root / Etymology
From the root גּוּר (gur), meaning 'to sojourn, dwell as a resident alien, lodge temporarily.' The formative יָגוּר appears to be a noun or place name derivative, with the prefixed י likely indicating a nominal or locative formation common in toponyms.
Historical & Contextual Notes
יָגוּר (Yâgûwr) occurs only in Joshua 15:21 in the context of the territorial boundaries allotted to the tribe of Judah during the Israelite settlement period. It is listed among the southernmost settlements in the Negev. The name likely describes the function or historical origin of the settlement as a place where people dwelled or lodged, rather than naming a prominent city. The English use of 'Jagur' to refer to this location in translation is simply a transliteration of the Hebrew and does not convey the semantic nuance of the original term. Related words from the גּוּר root also generally refer to temporary residence or sojourning, and the name Yâgûwr may reflect this concept.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
probably from גּוּר; a lodging; Jagur, a place in Palestine; Jagur.
Bantu Hebrew
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גור (g-w-r) — sojourn, dwell as a resident alien, lodge temporarily
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H1481 | גּוּר | I will sojourn |
| H1482 | גּוּר | Sojourn! |
| H1483 | גּוּר | Gur |
| H1484 | גּוֹר | his den-dwelling cubs |
| H1616 | גֵּר | in the resident-foreigner |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3017-01 |
וְ/יָגֽוּר | veyagur | HC/Np |
and Jagur | and Sojourners' Dwelling | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3017-01 |
Joshua 15:21 | וְ/יָגֽוּר | veyagur | HC/Np |
and Jagur | and Sojourners' Dwelling |