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Metaphysical meaning of Jerah (mbd)

Metaphysical meaning of Jerah (mbd)
Jerah, je'-rah (Heb.)--companionate radiation; radiating brother; he will breathe; he will become inspired; he will have sweet breath; moon; lunar month.

Son of Joktan, a descendant of Shem, and the founder of an Arabian tribe (Gen. 10:26).

Meta. Jerah (companionate radiation; he will breathe, he will become inspired, moon, lunar month) refers to the light (understanding) of the inspired intellect, or to the fact that the intellect of man can and will become illumined by Spirit, and will radiate the light of Spirit--divine understanding.

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Preceding Entry: Jephunneh
Following Entry: Jerahmeel