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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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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
ReferenceText
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)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
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Most Frequent Book
Genesis
Book Distribution

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