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Hirah
In Bible versions:
Hirah: NET AVS NIV NRSV NASB TEV
a man of Adullam with whom Judah stayed
liberty; anger
liberty; anger
Hebrew
Strongs #02437: hryx Chiyrah
Hirah = "a noble family"1) an Adullamite, the friend of Judah
2437 Chiyrah khee-raw'
from 2357 in the sense of splendor; Chirah, anAdullamite:-Hirah.
see HEBREW for 02357
HIRAH [SMITH]
(a noble race), an Adullamite, the friend of Judah. (Genesis 38:1,12) and see Genesis38:20HIRAH [ISBE]
HIRAH - hi'-ra (chirah; Septuagint Eiras): A native of Adullam, and a "friend" of Judah (Gen 38:1,12). The Septuagint and the Vulgate (Jerome's Latin Bible, 390-405 A.D.) both describe him as Judah's "shepherd."