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Ahira

American

[uh-hahy-ruh] / əˈhaɪ rə /

noun

(in the Bible) a Naphtalite who assisted Moses with the census in the wilderness.

Etymology

Origin of Ahira

From Hebrew Aḥīraʿ “My brother is evil (or unlucky)”

Example Sentences

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The prince of the tribe of Naphtali was called Ahira, "desirable meadow," son of Enan, "clouds;" for the land of this tribe was distinguished by its extraordinary excellence.

From The Legends of the Jews — Volume 3 by Radin, Paul

The wives of the King of the Ahira country accomplish their objects with those sentinels in the harem who bear the name of Kashtriyas.

From The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana Translated From the Sanscrit in Seven Parts With Preface, Introduction and Concluding Remarks by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir

The tribe of Naphtali: and the prince of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan.

From The World English Bible (WEB): Numbers by Anonymous

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