Strong's Lexicon Ben-chur: Ben-hur Original Word: בֶּן־חוּר Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew words בֵּן (ben, meaning "son") and חוּר (chur, meaning "noble" or "white linen"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Ben-chur" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper Hebrew name. However, the concept of governance and leadership can be related to Greek terms such as ἄρχων (archon, meaning "ruler" or "leader"). Usage: The name "Ben-chur" means "son of Hur." It is used as a proper name in the Hebrew Bible, specifically referring to a person of significance, often associated with leadership or nobility. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, names often carried significant meaning and were sometimes indicative of one's lineage or social status. The name "Ben-chur" suggests a connection to a family of standing or nobility, as "Hur" can imply nobility or purity. The use of "ben" indicates a patrilineal relationship, which was a common way to identify individuals in biblical times. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ben and Chur Definition "son of Hur," one of Solomon's leaders NASB Translation Ben-hur (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs בֶּןחֿוּר proper name, masculine (son of Chur) an officer of Solomon 1 Kings 4:8. P. 301 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance the son of Hur From ben and Chuwr; son of Chur; Ben-Chur, an Israelite -- the son of Hur. see HEBREW ben see HEBREW Chuwr Forms and Transliterations ח֖וּר חור chur ḥūrLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 4:8 HEB: שְׁמוֹתָ֔ם בֶּן־ ח֖וּר בְּהַ֥ר אֶפְרָֽיִם׃ NAS: are their names: Ben-hur, in the hill country KJV: And these [are] their names: The son of Hur, in mount INT: These are their names Ben-hur the hill of Ephraim |
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