Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “נַחַר”
Understanding nachar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
and (feminine) נַחֲרָה nachărâh (nakhar-aw'); from an unused root meaning to snort or snore nostrils, snorting. - a snor...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
נַחַר
Phoneticnakh'-ar
Transliterationnachar
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
and (feminine) נַחֲרָה nachărâh (nakhar-aw'); from an unused root meaning to snort or snore nostrils, snorting. - a snorting 1) snorting
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 39:20 | “Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? the glory of his nostrils is terrible.” Word: נַחַר (nachar) | |
| Jeremiah 8:16 | “The snorting of his horses was heard from Dan: the whole land trembled at the sound of the neighing of his strong ones; for they are come, and have devoured the land, and all that is in it; the city, and those that dwell therein.” Word: נַחַר (nachar) |