יִצְרִי
𐤉𐤑𐤓𐤉
Yitseri
H3340 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Yitsri refers to a member or descendant of the clan or lineage of Jetser (Yeṣer), likely an eponymous ancestor within Israelite genealogical tradition. The name is primarily used to denote familial or clan affiliation rather than an individual, and occurs in lists of tribal subdivisions within Israel.
Semantic Range
descendant of Yeṣer, clan or family of Yeṣer, Yeṣerite, member of the Yitsri lineage
Root / Etymology
Patronymically derived from the proper name יֵצֶר (Yeṣer), which itself comes from the root יצר (y-ṣ-r, 'to form, shape'). יִצְרִי (Yitsri) is formed with the typical -i ending indicating descent or affiliation ('of Yeṣer', 'Yeṣerite').
Historical & Contextual Notes
יִצְרִי appears predominantly within genealogical and tribal lists, such as those describing the clans of Manasseh (e.g., Numbers 26:30 and Joshua 17:2). Its use is limited to identifying the descendants of Yeṣer, a minor figure among the Israelite clans. These lists reflect the organizational structure of Israelite tribes and subgroups during the pre-monarchic and early monarchic periods. The term does not occur outside of genealogical contexts. Later English translations often render this as 'Jezrite' or 'Jezerite', but this does not reflect a separate ethnic or geographic group; rather, it designates a family or clan within the broader tribal framework. The term 'Jew' or 'Judean' is never appropriate here, as it refers specifically to Israelite clan structure centuries before such designations arose. Unlike terms denoting geographic regions or tribes (such as 'Judahite' or 'Ephraimite'), Yitsri is strictly familial/patronymic in meaning.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
; patronymically from יֵצֶר; a Jitsrite (collectively) or descendants of Jetser; Jezerites.
Bantu Hebrew
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יצר (y-ṣ-r) — to form, fashion, shape, create
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H3334 | יָצַר | you (feminine) will be pressed |
| H3335 | יָצַר | I will form you |
| H3336 | יֵצֶר | to formed-intent |
| H3337 | יֵצֶר | to Yêtser |
| H3338 | יָצֻר | and my formed-members |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3340-01 |
הַ/יִּצְרִ֑י | hayitseri | HTd/Ngmsa |
of the Jezerite | the Yeṣerite | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3340-01 |
Numbers 26:49 | הַ/יִּצְרִ֑י | hayitseri | HTd/Ngmsa |
of the Jezerite | the Yeṣerite |