עִיר (ʻîyr) — Watcher

Hebrew word study: עִיר (ʻîyr), Strong's H5894. a watcher, i.e. an angel (as guardian)

HebrewStrong's H5894
Quick definition
Hebrew word
עִיר (ʻîyr)
Pronounced: eer

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

a watcher, i.e. an angel (as guardian)

Word study
Derivation: (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to H5782 (עוּר);

KJV translation words: watcher.

Where this word appears

Strong's H5894 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Daniel 4:13 and last appears in Daniel 4:23.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

a watcher ×2watchers ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

עִיר ×2עִירִין ×1

Verses (all 3)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: H5782 עוּר (ʻûwr).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does ʻîyr (H5894) mean?

A watcher, i.e. an angel (as guardian).

How is H5894 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H5894 as: watcher..

How often does עִיר (ʻîyr) appear?

Strong's H5894 is tagged on 3 words in 3 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Daniel 4:13 and last appears in Daniel 4:23.