The meaning of “חֹרִי”

Understanding Chôrîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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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.”
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:”

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Genesis

Book Distribution

Genesis4

Deuteronomy2

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'חֹרִי' deepen your understanding of Genesis 36:21?

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