Strong's Lexicon shachar: Dawn, morning, daybreak Original Word: שָׁחַר Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁחַר (shachar), meaning "to seek early" or "to be black." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G827 (aulē): While not a direct translation, this Greek word can relate to the concept of morning or dawn in the context of early activities or gatherings. - G3722 (orthros): Meaning "dawn" or "early morning," this Greek term is more directly related to the concept of "shachar." Usage: The Hebrew word "shachar" primarily refers to the early part of the day, specifically the time of dawn or daybreak. It is often used metaphorically to signify new beginnings, hope, and the dispelling of darkness. In the biblical context, "shachar" can also imply the act of seeking God early or earnestly, as the dawn represents a time of renewal and fresh starts. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the dawn was a significant time of day, marking the transition from night to day. It was a time for prayer, reflection, and preparation for the day's activities. The dawn was often associated with divine intervention and revelation, as it symbolized the light overcoming darkness. In a pastoral society, the morning was also crucial for tending to livestock and beginning agricultural work. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to be black NASB Translation turns black (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. שָׁחַר verb be black (Late Hebrew שָׁחוֺר and derivatives, black, blackness, etc., Ecclus 25:17 Hiph`il make black; Aramaic שְׁחַר (Jastrow Dalm), Aph`el grow black, so  ,  coal; JägerBAS ii. 295 compare Assyrian šûru, coal, šurinnu, fire-pot); — ׳שׁ, of skin Job 30:30. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be black A primitive root (identical with shachar through the idea of the duskiness of early dawn); to be dim or dark (in color) -- be black. see HEBREW shachar Forms and Transliterations שָׁחַ֣ר שחר šā·ḥar šāḥar shaCharLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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