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Jairus

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(enlightened). Ruler of a synagogue (Luke 8:41⁴¹And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him that he would come into his house: (Luke 8:41)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

Ruler of a synagogue in Galilee, whose daughter the Lord restored to life (Mark 5:22²²And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, (Mark 5:22); Luke 8:41⁴¹And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him that he would come into his house: (Luke 8:41)).

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:

2383 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Greek:

Ἰάειρος

Transliteration:

Iaeiros

Phonic:

ee-ah’-i-ros

Meaning:

of Hebrew origin (2971); Jairus (i.e. Jair), an Israelite

KJV Usage:

Jairus

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

Greek for Jair (2)

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

He shall shine; running water:―ruler of a synagogue, Mark 5:22. {Lucebit}