IR-HA-HERES
Ir-ha-heres is the disputed name of a city in Egypt mentioned in Isaiah 19:18. Because ancient manuscripts differ, its exact reading and identification remain uncertain; it may describe a city destined for destruction.
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IR-NAHASH
Ir-nahash was a town of Judah associated with Tehinnah, who is called its father, probably meaning founder. The name may mean “city of Nahash.”
Ira
Ira was the name of several men associated with David: a Tekoite and an Ithrite among his warriors, and a Jairite who served David as an official or priestly adviser.
Irad
Irad was the son of Enoch, grandson of Cain, and father of Mehujael in the genealogy before the Flood.
Iram
Iram was an Edomite chief or tribal leader descended from Seir and associated with Mount Seir.
Irha-heres
Irha-heres is a reading of Isaiah 19:18, understood by some manuscripts as “city of destruction” and by others as “city of the sun.” It may refer to Heliopolis in Egypt.
Irijah
Irijah was a captain at the Benjamin Gate in Jerusalem. He arrested Jeremiah, accusing him of intending to desert to the Chaldeans.
Irnahash
Irnahash was a place-name in the genealogical records of Judah, probably meaning “serpent city.” Its precise location is unknown.
Iron
Iron was a known metal used for tools, weapons, building, and trade in biblical times. Scripture also uses it figuratively for strength, hardship, oppression, and firm rule.
Irrigation
Irrigation is the watering of cultivated land through channels, reservoirs, wells, or lifting devices. It was especially important for gardens and summer crops in the lands of the Bible.
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