The meaning of “שׁוֹפָר”
Understanding shôwphâr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or שֹׁפָר shôphâr (sho-far'); from שָׁפַר in the original sense of incising cornet, trumpet. - a cornet (as giving a cle...
שׁוֹפָר
or שֹׁפָר shôphâr (sho-far'); from שָׁפַר in the original sense of incising cornet, trumpet. - a cornet (as giving a clear sound) or curved horn 1) horn, ram's horn
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 19:19 | “And when the voice of the trumpet sounded long, and waxed louder and louder, Moses spake, and God answered him by a voice.” Word: שׁוֹפָר (shôwphâr) | |
| 1 Samuel 13:3 | “And Jonathan smote the garrison of the Philistines that was in Geba, and the Philistines heard of it. And Saul blew the trumpet throughout all the land, saying, Let the Hebrews hear.” Word: שׁוֹפָר (shôwphâr) | |
| 1 Chronicles 15:28 | “Thus all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the Lord with shouting, and with sound of the cornet, and with trumpets, and with cymbals, making a noise with psalteries and harps.” Word: שׁוֹפָר (shôwphâr) | |
| Psalms 98:6 | “With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the Lord, the King.” Word: שׁוֹפָר (shôwphâr) | |
| Hosea 8:1 | “Set the trumpet to thy mouth. He shall come as an eagle against the house of the Lord, because they have transgressed my covenant, and trespassed against my law.” Word: שׁוֹפָר (shôwphâr) |
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