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נִיר H5214

H5214 is the Hebrew word נִיר, transliterated nîyr and said neer. The King James Version most often renders it break up.

Word: נִירTransliteration: nîyrSaid: neerLanguage: HebrewIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to till the soil.

Where it comes from

a root probably identical with that of H5216 (נִיר), through the idea of the gleam of a fresh furrow.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

break up 2×

Strong's own list of renderings: break up.

Verses using נִיר

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Jeremiah 4:3 · KJV

For thus saith the LORD to the men of Judah and Jerusalem, Break up your fallow ground, and sow not among thorns.

Hosea 10:12 · KJV

Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.

Common questions

What does Strong's H5214 mean?

H5214 is the Hebrew word נִיר (nîyr), meaning to till the soil.

How is H5214 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it break up (2 times).

How many times does H5214 appear in the Bible?

נִיר (nîyr) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H5214 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: a root probably identical with that of H5216 (נִיר), through the idea of the gleam of a fresh furrow.

Nearby entries

H5211 · נִיס — fugitive H5212 · נִיסָן — Nisan, the first month of the Jewish sacred year H5213 · נִיצוֹץ — a spark H5215 · נִיר — properly, plowing, i.e. (concretely)…H5216 · נִיר — a lamp (i.e. the burner) or light…H5217 · נָכָא — to smite, i.e. drive away

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