◄ 2565. chamorah or chamor ►
Strong's Lexicon chamorah or chamor: Donkey, Ass Original Word: חֲמֹרָה Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: chamorah Pronunciation: khaw-more' or khaw-mo-raw' Phonetic Spelling: (kham-o-raw') Definition: Donkey, Ass Meaning: a heap Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be red Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3688 (onos): Refers to a donkey or ass in the New Testament, used in contexts similar to the Hebrew "chamor." Usage: The Hebrew word "chamor" refers to a donkey, a domesticated animal commonly used for transportation and labor in ancient times. In the Bible, donkeys are often depicted as humble beasts of burden, symbolizing service, peace, and humility. They are frequently mentioned in narratives involving travel, trade, and agriculture. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, donkeys were essential for daily life. They were valued for their strength, endurance, and ability to carry heavy loads over long distances. Unlike horses, which were often associated with war and royalty, donkeys were seen as symbols of peace and servitude. In biblical times, owning a donkey was a sign of wealth and status, as they were crucial for farming and trade. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from the same as chomer Definition a heap NASB Translation heaps (2). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance heap From chamar (compare chomer); a heap -- heap. see HEBREW chamar see HEBREW chomer Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance ḥō·mer — 9 Occ. ha·ḥō·mer — 4 Occ. kə·ḥō·mer — 3 Occ. la·ḥō·mer — 2 Occ. mê·ḥō·mer — 3 Occ. ḇa·ḥō·mer — 1 Occ. wə·ḵa·ḥō·mer — 1 Occ. wə·ḥō·mer — 1 Occ. ḥê·mār — 1 Occ. ḇa·ḥê·mār — 1 Occ. ḥam·rān — 1 Occ. wə·ḥim·mêš — 1 Occ. ba·ḥă·mêš — 1 Occ. ba·ḥă·miš·šāh — 17 Occ. ḥā·mêš — 94 Occ. ḥă·mê·šeṯ — 22 Occ. ḥă·miš·šāh — 91 Occ. ḥə·mêš — 1 Occ. ha·ḥă·miš·šāh — 1 Occ. ka·ḥă·mê·šeṯ — 2 Occ.