"The children of Jorah, an hundred and twelve."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Jorah Meaning in the Bible
Jorah
boy
Jorah means "Autumn rain; Early rain", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Jorah appears in the King James Bible, and Ezra 2:18 is the passage most often tied to it. Jorah represents the rain of renewal after spiritual exile — God's refreshing downpour on parched and returning hearts.
Is Jorah in the Bible?
Yes — Jorah appears in the King James Bible, including Ezra 2:18.
Pronunciation:/JOR-uh/
OriginHebrew
MeaningAutumn rain; Early rain
What does Jorah mean?
Jorah is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Autumn rain; Early rain". Jorah appears in Ezra's list of exiles who returned from Babylon. The 'early rain' meaning connects to God's promise of spiritual renewal — the latter and former rain that brings harvest after drought. Jorah speaks of God's refreshing after exile.
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What does Jorah mean in the Bible?
Jorah means "Autumn rain; Early rain" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Jorah appears in Ezra's list of exiles who returned from Babylon. The 'early rain' meaning connects to God's promise of spiritual renewal — the latter and former rain that brings harvest after drought. Jorah speaks of God's refreshing after exile.
Where does Jorah appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Jorah is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Ezra 2:18. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"He will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month."
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Which books of the Bible mention Jorah?
Jorah is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Jorah?
Jorah represents the rain of renewal after spiritual exile — God's refreshing downpour on parched and returning hearts.
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Jorah name meaning: frequently asked questions
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Jorah?
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