The meaning of “חָגוֹר”
Understanding châgôwr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
girded with. - belted 1) clothed, girded, girt
חָגוֹר
girded with. - belted 1) clothed, girded, girt
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 18:4 | “And Jonathan stripped himself of the robe that was upon him, and gave it to David, and his garments, even to his sword, and to his bow, and to his girdle.” Word: חָגוֹר (châgôwr) | |
| 2 Samuel 20:8 | “When they were at the great stone which is in Gibeon, Amasa went before them. And Joab’s garment that he had put on was girded unto him, and upon it a girdle with a sword fastened upon his loins in the sheath thereof; and as he went forth it fell out.” Word: חָגוֹר (châgôwr) | |
| Proverbs 31:24 | “She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.” Word: חָגוֹר (châgôwr) | |
| Ezekiel 23:15 | “Girded with girdles upon their loins, exceeding in dyed attire upon their heads, all of them princes to look to, after the manner of the Babylonians of Chaldea, the land of their nativity:” Word: חָגוֹר (châgôwr) |