Strong's Lexicon tsachor: White, bright Original Word: צָחֹר Word Origin: Derived from the root צָחַר (tsachar), which means to be dazzling or white. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is λευκός (leukos), which also means white or bright. This term appears in contexts such as the Transfiguration of Jesus (Matthew 17:2) and the description of the heavenly host in Revelation. Usage: The term "tsachor" is used to describe something that is bright or white in appearance. It often conveys purity, cleanliness, or brilliance. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it can be used to describe physical objects, such as garments or stones, that are notably bright or white. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the color white often symbolized purity, holiness, and righteousness. White garments were worn by priests and were associated with ceremonial cleanliness. The use of white in religious and cultural contexts underscored the importance of purity and divine presence. The concept of brightness or whiteness also extended to metaphors for moral and spiritual purity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as tsachar Definition tawny NASB Translation white (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [צָחֹר] adjective tawny; — feminine plural אֲתֹנוֺת צְחֹרוֺת Judges 5:10. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance white From the same as tsachar; white -- white. see HEBREW tsachar Forms and Transliterations צְחֹר֜וֹת צחרות ṣə·ḥō·rō·wṯ ṣəḥōrōwṯ tzechoRotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 5:10 HEB: רֹכְבֵי֩ אֲתֹנ֨וֹת צְחֹר֜וֹת יֹשְׁבֵ֧י עַל־ NAS: You who ride on white donkeys, KJV: ye that ride on white asses, INT: ride donkeys white sit on 1 Occurrence |
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