Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of שָׁחֹר

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

Definition

or שָׁחוֹר shâchôwr (shawkhore'); from שָׁחַר black. - properly, dusky, but also (absol.) jetty 1) black

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שָׁחֹר

Phoneticshaw-khore'
Transliterationshâchôr
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

or שָׁחוֹר shâchôwr (shawkhore'); from שָׁחַר black. - properly, dusky, but also (absol.) jetty 1) black

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

6 total references
ReferenceText
Leviticus 13:37

But if the scall be in his sight at a stay, and that there is black hair grown up therein; the scall is healed, he is clean: and the priest shall pronounce him clean.

Word: שָׁחֹר (shâchôr)
Song of Solomon 5:11

His head is as the most fine gold, his locks are bushy, and black as a raven.

Word: שָׁחֹר (shâchôr)
Zechariah 6:6

The black horses which are therein go forth into the north country; and the white go forth after them; and the grisled go forth toward the south country.

Word: שָׁחֹר (shâchôr)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
6x
Most Frequent Book
Leviticus

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