Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “חוּר”
Understanding chûwr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
white. - white linen 1) white cloth, white stuff
H2353
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
חוּר
Phonetickhoor
Transliterationchûwr
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
white. - white linen 1) white cloth, white stuff
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 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: חוּר (chûwr) | |
| Esther 8:15 | “And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple: and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad.” Word: חוּר (chûwr) |
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