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עִיר H5894
H5894 is the Hebrew word עִיר, transliterated ʻîyr and said eer. The King James Version most often renders it watcher.
What it means
a watcher, i.e. an angel (as guardian).
Where it comes from
(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to H5782 (עוּר).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: watcher.
Verses using עִיר
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Daniel 4:13 · KJV
I saw in the visions of my head upon my bed, and, behold, a watcher and an holy one came down from heaven;
Daniel 4:17 · KJV
This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.
Daniel 4:23 · KJV
And whereas the king saw a watcher and an holy one coming down from heaven, and saying, Hew the tree down, and destroy it; yet leave the stump of the roots thereof in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts of the field, till seven times pass over him;
Common questions
What does Strong's H5894 mean?
H5894 is the Hebrew word עִיר (ʻîyr), meaning a watcher, i.e. an angel (as guardian).
How is H5894 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it watcher (2 times), watchers (1 time).
How many times does H5894 appear in the Bible?
עִיר (ʻîyr) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H5894 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to H5782 (עוּר).
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