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Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Yarah Meaning in the Bible
Yarah
girl
Yarah means "To teach or to flow", a girl's name of Hebrew origin. Yarah appears in the King James Bible, and Deuteronomy 6:7 is the passage most often tied to it. Represents the flowing stream of God's instruction that gives life.
Is Yarah in the Bible?
Yes — Yarah (spelled Jarah in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Pronunciation:/YAH-rah/
OriginHebrew
MeaningTo teach or to flow
What does Yarah mean?
Yarah is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning "To teach or to flow". A name rooted in the Hebrew word for Torah instruction and flowing water.
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What does Yarah mean in the Bible?
Yarah means "To teach or to flow" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
A name rooted in the Hebrew word for Torah instruction and flowing water.
Where does Yarah appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Yarah is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Deuteronomy 6:7. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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What is the spiritual meaning of Yarah?
Represents the flowing stream of God's instruction that gives life.
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Yarah name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Yarah (spelled Jarah in the King James Bible) appears in the King James Bible; the passages below give the context.
Yarah means "To teach or to flow." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Yarah comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "To teach or to flow." It appears in the King James Bible.
Common questions about the name Yarah
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Yarah?
You can read every verse where Yarah appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.