2753. Chori
Strong's Lexicon
Chori: Horite

Original Word: חֹרִי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Chori
Pronunciation: kho-ree'
Phonetic Spelling: (kho-ree')
Definition: Horite
Meaning: Chori

Word Origin: Derived from חֹר (Hor), meaning "cave" or "hole."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Chori" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific ethnic designation in the Hebrew Bible.

Usage: The term "Chori" refers to the Horites, a group of people mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. They are described as the original inhabitants of the region of Seir before the Edomites. The Horites are often associated with cave dwellers, which aligns with the etymology of the word.

Cultural and Historical Background: The Horites were an ancient people who lived in the mountainous region of Seir, which is located in the area of modern-day Jordan. They are considered to be among the early inhabitants of the land before the Edomites, descendants of Esau, took possession of it. The Horites are mentioned in various ancient texts and are thought to have had a significant influence on the culture and practices of the region. Their name suggests a lifestyle associated with living in caves or rocky dwellings, which was common in the mountainous terrains they inhabited.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
the same as Chori, q.v.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Hori

Or Chowriy {kho-ree'}; the same as Choriy; Chori, the name of two men -- Hori.

see HEBREW Choriy

Forms and Transliterations
הַחֹרִ֛י החרי חֹרִ֣י חוֹרִֽי׃ חורי׃ חרי choRi ha·ḥō·rî hachoRi haḥōrî ḥō·rî ḥō·w·rî ḥōrî ḥōwrî
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Englishman's Concordance
Genesis 36:22
HEB: בְנֵי־ לוֹטָ֖ן חֹרִ֣י וְהֵימָ֑ם וַאֲח֥וֹת
KJV: of Lotan were Hori and Hemam;
INT: the sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam sister

Genesis 36:30
HEB: אֵ֣לֶּה אַלּוּפֵ֧י הַחֹרִ֛י לְאַלֻּפֵיהֶ֖ם בְּאֶ֥רֶץ
KJV: these [are] the dukes [that came] of Hori, among their dukes
INT: These are the chiefs Hori to their chiefs the land

Numbers 13:5
HEB: שָׁפָ֖ט בֶּן־ חוֹרִֽי׃
KJV: Shaphat the son of Hori.
INT: Shaphat the son of Hori

1 Chronicles 1:39
HEB: וּבְנֵ֥י לוֹטָ֖ן חֹרִ֣י וְהוֹמָ֑ם וַאֲח֥וֹת
KJV: of Lotan; Hori, and Homam:
INT: the sons of Lotan Hori and Homam sister

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2753
4 Occurrences


ḥō·rî — 3 Occ.
ha·ḥō·rî — 1 Occ.
















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