Jairus
Boyd’s Bible Dictionary
:
(enlightened). Ruler of a synagogue (Luke 8:41).
Concise Bible Dictionary
:
Ruler of a synagogue in Galilee, whose daughter the Lord restored to life (Mark 5:22; Luke 8:41).
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Number:
2383
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Greek:
Ἰάειρος
Transliteration:
Iaeiros
Phonic:
ee-ah’-i-ros
Meaning:
of Hebrew origin (
2971
); Jairus (i.e. Jair), an Israelite
KJV Usage:
Jairus
Jackson’s
Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names
:
Greek for Jair (2)
Potts’
Bible Proper Names
:
He shall shine; running water:―ruler of a synagogue, Mark 5:22. {Lucebit}