Word Study
The meaning of “חֵזִיר”
Understanding Chêzîyr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H2387
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
חֵזִיר
Phonetickhay-zeer'
TransliterationChêzîyr
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Hezir. - § Hezir = "swine" - Chezir, the name of two Israelites 1) a priest in the time of David, leader of the 17th monthly course 2) one of the heads of the people who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
1 Chronicles
Book Distribution
1 Chronicles1
Nehemiah1
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'חֵזִיר' deepen your understanding of 1 Chronicles 24:15?