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Ahira அகீரா
👦 Boy 📜 Hebrew
💡 Meaning & Tamil Translation:
Brother of Shepherd / Pasturing Friend
தமிழ் அர்த்தம்: மேய்ப்பனின் சகோதரன்

Prince of the tribe of Naphtali who presented offerings at the dedication of the Tabernacle.

Numbers 1:15 / Numbers 7:78

📜 Biblical History & Significance of Ahira

Set within the solemn assembly at Mount Sinai and the desert camp, Ahira (அகீரா) carries the Hebrew name denoting "Brother of Shepherd / Pasturing Friend". The inspired text records them as prince of the tribe of naphtali who presented offerings at the dedication of the tabernacle (Numbers 1:15 / Numbers 7:78).

The narrative in Numbers 1:15 / Numbers 7:78 demonstrates how God guided Israel through pillar of cloud by day and pillar of fire by night, using consecrated men and women to maintain covenant worship.

The sacred memory of Ahira endures as a testimony to God's presence in the wilderness of life. Signifying "Brother of Shepherd / Pasturing Friend", it directs our eyes to Christ our true High Priest.

📖 Key Scripture Milestones & Passages

Numbers 1:15 / Numbers 7:78 Primary Scripture Citation
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Covenant Renaming

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Messianic Nomenclature

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