Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “סְגוֹר”
Understanding çᵉgôwr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
caul, gold. - properly, shut up, i.e. the breast (as enclosing the heart) - also gold (as generally shut up safely) 1) e...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
סְגוֹר
Phoneticseg-ore'
Transliterationçᵉgôwr
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
caul, gold. - properly, shut up, i.e. the breast (as enclosing the heart) - also gold (as generally shut up safely) 1) enclosure, encasement, fine gold
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 28:15 | “It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.” Word: סְגוֹר (çᵉgôwr) | |
| Hosea 13:8 | “I will meet them as a bear that is bereaved of her whelps, and will rend the caul of their heart, and there will I devour them like a lion: the wild beast shall tear them.” Word: סְגוֹר (çᵉgôwr) |