Berean Strong's Lexicon chur: Hole, white, noble, or free Original Word: חוּר Word Origin: Derived from the root חוּר (chur), which can mean "to be white" or "to dig." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "chur," the concept of freedom and nobility can be related to Greek words such as ἐλευθερία (eleutheria - G1657), meaning "freedom" or "liberty." Usage: The Hebrew word "chur" is used in various contexts in the Old Testament. It can refer to a physical hole or pit, as well as to the concept of whiteness or purity. Additionally, it is used to denote nobility or freedom, often in a metaphorical sense. The word is sometimes associated with the idea of liberty or the status of being freeborn. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of whiteness was often associated with purity and nobility. The idea of being "free" or "noble" was significant in a society where lineage and social status played crucial roles. The term "chur" reflects these cultural values, emphasizing the importance of purity, freedom, and noble standing. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chavar Definition white stuff NASB Translation white (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. חוּר noun [masculine] white stuff (dubious whether cotton or linen, compare כַּרְמַּס), "" תְּכֵלֶת: — of Mordecai's garments בִּלְבוּשׁ מַלְכוּת תְּכֵלֶת וָחוּר Esther 8:15a in a royal garment of violet and white stuff (compare וְתַכְרִיךְ בּוּץ וְאַרְגָּמָן vb); of furnishings of royal palace of Susa כַּרְמַּס וּתְכֵלֶת אֶחוּז בְּחַבְלֵיבֿוּץ ׳ח וְאַרְגָּמָן Esther 1:6 white stuff of fine linen (?) held fast by cords of byssus and purple. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance white linenFrom chavar; white linen -- white. see HEBREW chavar Forms and Transliterations וָח֔וּר וחור ח֣וּר ׀ חור chur ḥūr vaChur wā·ḥūr wāḥūrLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Esther 1:6 HEB: ח֣וּר ׀ כַּרְפַּ֣ס וּתְכֵ֗לֶת NAS: [There were hangings of] fine white and violet KJV: [Where were] white, green, and blue, INT: white fine and violet Esther 8:15 2 Occurrences |
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