Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “דַּר”
Understanding dar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
apparently from the same as דְּרוֹר [idiom] white. - properly, a pearl (from its sheen as rapidly turned) - by analogy, ...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
דַּר
Phoneticdar
Transliterationdar
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
apparently from the same as דְּרוֹר [idiom] white. - properly, a pearl (from its sheen as rapidly turned) - by analogy, pearl-stone, i.e. mother-of-pearl or alabaster 1) pearl, mother of pearl
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Esther 1:6 | “Where were white, green, and blue, hangings, fastened with cords of fine linen and purple to silver rings and pillars of marble: the beds were of gold and silver, upon a pavement of red, and blue, and white, and black, marble.” Word: דַּר (dar) |