Original Word: חֹר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: chor
Pronunciation: khohr
Phonetic Spelling: (khore)
Definition: Hole, cave, den
Meaning: white, pure, noble

noble

Or (fully) chowr {khore}; from charar; properly, white or pure (from the cleansing or shining power of fire (compare choriy); hence (figuratively) noble (in rank) -- noble.

see HEBREW charar

see HEBREW choriy

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
a noble
NASB Translation
nobility* (1), nobles (12).

II. [חֹר] noun masculine^{1Kings 21:8} noble, late, especially Nehemiah, see Dr^{Intr 519 n.} (see Lag^{BN 32}) **compare Nö^{ZMG lvii (1903), 416} — only plural חֹרִים 1 Kings 21:8 6t., חוֺרִים Ecclesiastes 10:17; Nehemiah 6:17 3t.; suffix חֹרֶיהָ Isaiah 34:12; — nobles in Naboth's city 1 Kings 21:8,11 nobles of Judah, חֹרֵי יְהוּדָה; Jeremiah 27:20; Jeremiah 39:6; Nehemiah 6:17; Nehemiah 13:17, והסגנים ׳הח (in Jerusalem) Nehemiah 2:16; Nehemiah 4:8; Nehemiah 4:13; Nehemiah 5:7; Nehemiah 7:5; Ecclesiastes 10:17, of Edom Isaiah 34:12. — I.חֹר, see II. חור.

III. חרר (√ of following; see Assyrian —arâru, bore, pierce, —urru, hole, ravine Dl^{Pr 150, 182}; Arabic hole or mouth of millstone; Late Hebrew חִרְחֵר bore pierce).

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָוַר (ḥāwar), which means "to be white" or "to be pale."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Hebrew and Greek terms, the concept of whiteness and purity in the Greek New Testament can be related to words such as λευκός (leukos, Strong's Greek 3022), which also denotes "white" or "bright," often used in similar contexts of purity and holiness.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew word חֹר (ḥōr), highlighting its significance in biblical texts and its broader cultural and theological implications.

Usage: The word חֹר (ḥōr) appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, often associated with descriptions of purity or nobility. It can refer to physical whiteness or be used metaphorically to describe moral or spiritual purity.

Context: • The term חֹר (ḥōr) is used in the Hebrew Bible to convey the idea of whiteness, which is often associated with purity and nobility. This concept is significant in biblical literature, where color symbolism plays a crucial role in conveying deeper spiritual truths.
• In the context of purity, חֹר (ḥōr) can be seen as a representation of moral cleanliness or righteousness. This is evident in passages where whiteness is used to symbolize the absence of sin or impurity.
• The notion of nobility linked to חֹר (ḥōr) can be understood in terms of dignity and honor. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, white garments were often worn by individuals of high status or those participating in religious ceremonies, further emphasizing the connection between whiteness and nobility.
• The use of חֹר (ḥōr) in the Hebrew Bible reflects a broader cultural and theological understanding of color and its implications for human behavior and divine interaction.

הַֽחֹרִים֙ הַחֹרִ֣ים הַחֹרִ֤ים הַחֹרִ֧ים החרים וְהַחֹרִ֗ים וְלַחֹרִ֣ים והחרים ולחרים חֹרֵ֣י חֹרֵ֤י חֹרֵ֥י חֹרֶ֥יהָ חוֹרִ֑ים חורים חרי חריה choRei choReiha choRim ha·ḥō·rîm hachoRim haḥōrîm ḥō·rê ḥō·re·hā ḥō·w·rîm ḥōrê ḥōrehā ḥōwrîm vehachoRim velachoRim wə·ha·ḥō·rîm wə·la·ḥō·rîm wəhaḥōrîm wəlaḥōrîmInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts