Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “חֹרִי”
Understanding Chôrîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Horims, Horites. - § Horite = "cave dweller" - a Chorite or aboriginal Idumaean 1) the inhabitants of Mount Seir 2) the ...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
חֹרִי
Phonetickho-ree'
TransliterationChôrîy
Grammar Code
N:N--LG
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Horims, Horites. - § Horite = "cave dweller" - a Chorite or aboriginal Idumaean 1) the inhabitants of Mount Seir 2) the inhabitants of Edom (in later times)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 36:21 | “And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan: these are the dukes of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.” Word: חֹרִי (Chôrîy) | |
| Deuteronomy 2:22 | “As he did to the children of Esau, which dwelt in Seir, when he destroyed the Horims from before them; and they succeeded them, and dwelt in their stead even unto this day:” Word: חֹרִי (Chôrîy) |